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Devaughn is 11 years younger than Sydney. The sum of their ages is 53. What is Sydney

Solution

De v a ug hn i s 11 ye a rs yo u n g er t han S y d n ey . T h e s u m o f t h e i r a g es i s 53. Wha t i s S y d n ey

Solution

Devaughn^{'} s age is : 21

Sydney^{'} s age is : 32

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x + x + 11 = 53

Solve for

x, x + x + 11 = 53 : x = 21

Find age

Devaughn^{'} s age is : 21

Sydney^{'} s age is : 32

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