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Damien is 5 years older than Candela. In 4 years the sum of their ages will be 79. How old is Damien now?

Solution

D ami e n i s 5 ye a rs o l d er t han C an d e l a . I n 4 ye a rs t h e s u m o f t h e i r a g es w i ll b e 79. Ho w o l d i s D ami e n n o w ?

Solution

Damien^{'} s age is : 38

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x + 4 + x - 5 + 4 = 79

Solve for

x, x + 4 + x - 5 + 4 = 79 : x = 38

Damien^{'} s age is : 38

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