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Sam is six years older than his brother tim. The sum of their ages is 50. How old is Sam and Tim

Solution

S am i s s i x ye a rs o l d er t han hi s b ro t h er t im . T h e s u m o f t h e i r a g es i s 50. Ho w o l d i s S am an d T im

Solution

Sam^{'} s age is : 28

Tim^{'} s age is : 22

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x + x - 6 = 50

Solve for

x, x + x - 6 = 50 : x = 28

Find age

Sam^{'} s age is : 28

Tim^{'} s age is : 22

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