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Alvin is 8 years younger than Elga. The sum of their ages is 72 . What is Elga's age?

Solution

A l v in i s 8 ye a rs yo u n g er t han El g a . T h e s u m o f t h e i r a g es i s 72 . Wha t i s El g a^{'} s a g e ?

Solution

Elga^{'} s age is : 40

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x + x + 8 = 72

Solve for

x, x + x + 8 = 72 : x = 32

Find Elga's age

: 40

Elga^{'} s age is : 40

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