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3 October, 11:49

Jim is two years older than his sister Mary. The sum of their ages is greater than 32. Describe Mary's age.

Create an inequality for this situation, show all of your work and simplify the inequality.

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  1. 3 October, 15:35
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    J = M + 2

    J + M = 32

    (M + 2) + M = 32

    2M + 2 = 32

    Subtract 2 from both sides

    2M = 32

    Divide by 2 on both sides

    M = 16

    J = 18
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