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Megan is 30 years younger than Bob. Erik is 74. Keenan is 22 years younger than Erik and 4 years older than Bob. How old is Bob?

Solution

M e g an i s 30 ye a rs yo u n g er t han B o b . E r ik i s 74. Kee nan i s 22 ye a rs yo u n g er t han E r ik an d 4 ye a rs o l d er t han B o b . Ho w o l d i s B o b ?

Solution

Bob^{'} s age is : 48

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x + 30 = 74 - 22 - 4

Solve for

x, x + 30 = 74 - 22 - 4 : x = 18

Find Bob's age

: 48

Bob^{'} s age is : 48

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