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Robert is five years older than Ramir. If Ramir will be 12 years old two years from now, how old is Robert now?

Solution

R o b er t i s f i v e ye a rs o l d er t han R ami r . I f R ami r w i ll b e 12 ye a rs o l d tw o ye a rs f ro m n o w, h o w o l d i s R o b er t n o w ?

Solution

Robert^{'} s age is : 15

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x + 2 = 12

Solve for

x, x + 2 = 12 : x = 10

Find Robert's age

: 15

Robert^{'} s age is : 15

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