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21.Pamela is 14 years younger than Jiri. The sum of their ages is 30. What is Jiri's age?

Solution

21. P am e l a i s 14 ye a rs yo u n g er t han J i r i . T h e s u m o f t h e i r a g es i s 30. Wha t i s J i r i^{'} s a g e ?

Solution

Jiri^{'} s age is : 22

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x + x + 14 = 30

Solve for

x, x + x + 14 = 30 : x = 8

Find Jiri's age

: 22

Jiri^{'} s age is : 22

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