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Alvin is 10 years older than Elga. The sum of their ages is 110. What is Elga's age?

Solution

A l v in i s 10 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 110. Wha t i s El g a^{'} s a g e ?

Solution

Elga^{'} s age is : 50

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x + x - 10 = 110

Solve for

x, x + x - 10 = 110 : x = 60

Find Elga's age

: 50

Elga^{'} s age is : 50

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