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Alvin is 6 years younger than Elga. The sum of their ages is 38 . What is Elga's age? years old

Solution

A l v in i s 6 ye a rs yo u n g er t han El g a . T h e s u m o f t h e i r a g es i s 38 . Wha t i s El g a^{'} s a g e ? ye a rs o l d

Solution

Elga^{'} s age is : 22

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x + x + 6 = 38

Solve for

x, x + x + 6 = 38 : x = 16

Find Elga's age

: 22

Elga^{'} s age is : 22

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