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Jim is 4 years older than Kat. Five years ago, the sum of their ages was 48. How old is Jim?

Solution

J im i s 4 ye a rs o l d er t han K a t . F i v e ye a rs a g o, t h e s u m o f t h e i r a g es w a s 48. Ho w o l d i s J im ?

Solution

Jim^{'} s age is : 31

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x - 5 + x - 4 - 5 = 48

Solve for

x, x - 5 + x - 4 - 5 = 48 : x = 31

Jim^{'} s age is : 31

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