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Jeff is 2 years older than Maggie. In 4 years the sum of their ages will be 54. How old is Jeff now?

Solution

J e ff i s 2 ye a rs o l d er t han M a gg i e . I n 4 ye a rs t h e s u m o f t h e i r a g es w i ll b e 54. Ho w o l d i s J e ff n o w ?

Solution

Jeff^{'} s age is : 24

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x + 4 + x - 2 + 4 = 54

Solve for

x, x + 4 + x - 2 + 4 = 54 : x = 24

Jeff^{'} s age is : 24

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