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Alvin's age is three times Elga's age. The sum of their ages is 76. What is Elga's age?

Solution

A l v i n^{'} s a g e i s t h ree t im es El g a^{'} s a g e . T h e s u m o f t h e i r a g es i s 76. Wha t i s El g a^{'} s a g e ?

Solution

Elga^{'} s age is : 19

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

3 x + x = 76

Solve for

x, 3 x + x = 76 : x = 19

Elga^{'} s age is : 19

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