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Elsa is 4 years older than Anna. After 8 years, the sum of their ages is 50. How old is Elsa now

Solution

El s a i s 4 ye a rs o l d er t han A nna . A f t er 8 ye a rs, 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 El s a n o w

Solution

Elsa^{'} s age is : 19

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x + 8 + x - 4 + 8 = 50

Solve for

x, x + 8 + x - 4 + 8 = 50 : x = 19

Elsa^{'} s age is : 19

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