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  • 04-03-2021
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At janices age she is not only 5 times older than ross, but she is 28 years older than ross. How old is janice?

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mathstudent55
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  • 04-03-2021

Answer:

35 years old

Step-by-step explanation:

Let Janice's age = j.

Let Ross's age = r.

j = 5r

j = r + 28

Set the equations equal to each other.

5r = r + 28

4r = 28

r = 7

j = 5r

j = 5(7)

j = 35

Answer: 35 years old

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