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Paul's age is six less than twice bobs age. two years ago, the sum of their ages was 29. How old is Paul?

Solution

P a u l^{'} s a g e i s s i x l ess t han tw i ce b o b s a g e . tw o ye a rs a g o, t h e s u m o f t h e i r a g es w a s 29. Ho w o l d i s P a u l ?

Solution

Paul^{'} s age is : 20

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

2 x - 6 - 2 + x - 2 = 29

Solve for

x, 2 x - 6 - 2 + x - 2 = 29 : x = 13

Find Paul's age

: 20

Paul^{'} s age is : 20

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