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Huilan is 6 years younger than Thomas. The sum of their ages is 40. What is Thomas's age?

Solution

H u i l an i s 6 ye a rs yo u n g er t han T h o ma s . T h e s u m o f t h e i r a g es i s 40. Wha t i s T h o ma s^{'} s a g e ?

Solution

Thomas^{'} s age is : 23

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x + x + 6 = 40

Solve for

x, x + x + 6 = 40 : x = 17

Find Thomas's age

: 23

Thomas^{'} s age is : 23

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