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Malia is 46 years old. Zach is 28 years older than Joy and 17 years older than Malia. How old is Joy?

Solution

M a l ia i s 46 ye a rs o l d . Z a c h i s 28 ye a rs o l d er t han J oy an d 17 ye a rs o l d er t han M a l ia . Ho w o l d i s J oy ?

Solution

Joy^{'} s age is : 35

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x - 17 = 46

Solve for

x, x - 17 = 46 : x = 63

Find Joy's age

: 35

Joy^{'} s age is : 35

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