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Pam is 10 years older than John. The sum of their ages is 80. What is John's age?

Solution

P am i s 10 ye a rs o l d er t han J o hn . T h e s u m o f t h e i r a g es i s 80. Wha t i s J o h n^{'} s a g e ?

Solution

John^{'} s age is : 35

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x + x - 10 = 80

Solve for

x, x + x - 10 = 80 : x = 45

Find John's age

: 35

John^{'} s age is : 35

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