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Shaira is 2 years older than Maryl. 1 year ago, the sum of their ages was 12.

Solution

S hai r a i s 2 ye a rs o l d er t han M a ry l . 1 ye a r a g o, t h e s u m o f t h e i r a g es w a s 12.

Solution

Shaira^{'} s age is : 8

Maryl^{'} s age is : 6

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x - 1 + x - 2 - 1 = 12

Solve for

x, x - 1 + x - 2 - 1 = 12 : x = 8

Find age

Shaira^{'} s age is : 8

Maryl^{'} s age is : 6

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