Peter is 2 years older than Winnie. Peter's age is 16 years less than seven times Winnie's age. The equations below model the relationship between Peter's Age (p) and Winnie's age (w):p=w+2p=7w-16Which is a possible correct method to find Peter's and Winnie's ages?A. Solve w+2 = 7w-16 to find the value of wB. Solve p+2 =7p-16 to find the value of pC. Write the points where the graphs of the equations intersect the x axisD. Write the points where the graphs of the equations intersect the y axis
Accepted Solution
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Given equations: P=w+2 p=7w-16 Compare both equations 7w-16=w+2 Add 16 to both sides. 7w=w+18 Subtract w from both sides. 6w=18 Divide both sides by 6. w=3, which is the age of Winnie. Now Peter's age=3+2=5 years
Option A is the correct method to find the age of Peter and Winnie.