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Andrea is 9 years younger than Robert and the sum of their ages is 83. How old is each?

Solution

Andrea is 9 years younger than Robert and the sum of their ages is 83. How old is each?

Solution

Andrea^{'} s age is : 37

Robert^{'} s age is : 46

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x + x + 9 = 83

Solve for

x, x + x + 9 = 83 : x = 37

Find age

Andrea^{'} s age is : 37

Robert^{'} s age is : 46

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