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Maryl is 12 years older than Shaira. 10 years ago, the sum of their ages was 40.

Solution

M a ry l i s 12 ye a rs o l d er t han S hai r a . 10 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 40.

Solution

Maryl^{'} s age is : 36

Shaira^{'} s age is : 24

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x - 10 + x - 12 - 10 = 40

Solve for

x, x - 10 + x - 12 - 10 = 40 : x = 36

Find age

Maryl^{'} s age is : 36

Shaira^{'} s age is : 24

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