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This question has three parts. Answer the parts in order.
Part 1

Sam is 8 years younger than his brother Steve. He is also half as old as Steve.

Select two equations of a system that can be solved to find both ages.

This question has three parts Answer the parts in order Part 1 Sam is 8 years younger than his brother Steve He is also half as old as Steve Select two equation class=
This question has three parts Answer the parts in order Part 1 Sam is 8 years younger than his brother Steve He is also half as old as Steve Select two equation class=
This question has three parts Answer the parts in order Part 1 Sam is 8 years younger than his brother Steve He is also half as old as Steve Select two equation class=

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Step-by-step explanation:

B and A
Let his sam’s age = y
And his brothers age = x
If y = x*(1/2)
And y = x - 8
x - 8 = x/2
Cross multiply
2(x - 8) = x
2x - 16 = x
Collect like terms
2x - x = 16
x = 16
Hence, if y = x/2
y = 16/2
y = 8
Check:
y = x/2
8=16/2
8 = 16

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