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Alvin is 15 years older than Elga. The sum of their ages is 101 . What is Elga's age?

Solution

A l v in i s 15 ye a rs o l d er t han El g a . T h e s u m o f t h e i r a g es i s 101 . Wha t i s El g a^{'} s a g e ?

Solution

Elga^{'} s age is : 43

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x + x - 15 = 101

Solve for

x, x + x - 15 = 101 : x = 58

Find Elga's age

: 43

Elga^{'} s age is : 43

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