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Tony is 8 years older than Kyle. The sum of their ages was 32 three years ago. What is Kyle's current age?

Solution

T o n y i s 8 ye a rs o l d er t han Ky l e . T h e s u m o f t h e i r a g es w a s 32 t h ree ye a rs a g o . Wha t i s Ky l e^{'} s c u rre n t a g e ?

Solution

Kyle^{'} s age is : 15

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x - 3 + x - 8 - 3 = 32

Solve for

x, x - 3 + x - 8 - 3 = 32 : x = 23

Find Kyle's age

: 15

Kyle^{'} s age is : 15

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