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Pamela is 10 years younger than Jiri. The sum of their ages is 70 . What is Jiri's age?

Solution

P am e l a i s 10 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 70 . Wha t i s J i r i^{'} s a g e ?

Solution

Jiri^{'} s age is : 40

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x + x + 10 = 70

Solve for

x, x + x + 10 = 70 : x = 30

Find Jiri's age

: 40

Jiri^{'} s age is : 40

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