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Gabrielle is 6 years older than Mikhail. The sum of their ages is 46 . What is Mikhail's age?

Solution

G ab r i e ll e i s 6 ye a rs o l d er t han M ikhai l . T h e s u m o f t h e i r a g es i s 46 . Wha t i s M ikhai l^{'} s a g e ?

Solution

Mikhail^{'} s age is : 20

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x + x - 6 = 46

Solve for

x, x + x - 6 = 46 : x = 26

Find Mikhail's age

: 20

Mikhail^{'} s age is : 20

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