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David is four years older than Joaquin. The sum of their ages is 36. FIND EACH PERSONS AGE

Solution

D a v i d i s f o u r ye a rs o l d er t han J o a q u in . T h e s u m o f t h e i r a g es i s 36. F I N D E A C H PERSONS A GE

Solution

David^{'} s age is : 20

Joaquin^{'} s age is : 16

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x + x - 4 = 36

Solve for

x, x + x - 4 = 36 : x = 20

Find age

David^{'} s age is : 20

Joaquin^{'} s age is : 16

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