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Pamela is 14 years older than Jiri. The sum of their ages is 104. What is Jiri's age?

Solution

P am e l a i s 14 ye a rs o l d er t han J i r i . T h e s u m o f t h e i r a g es i s 104. Wha t i s J i r i^{'} s a g e ?

Solution

Jiri^{'} s age is : 45

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x + x - 14 = 104

Solve for

x, x + x - 14 = 104 : x = 59

Find Jiri's age

: 45

Jiri^{'} s age is : 45

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