taniafelix2001 taniafelix2001
  • 03-04-2020
  • Mathematics
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Alvin is 7 years older than Elga. The sum of their ages is 97. What is Elga's age?

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thistleBranch
thistleBranch thistleBranch
  • 03-04-2020

Elga's age = x

Alvin's age = x + 7

x + x + 7 = 97.

Simplify the left side of the equation

2x + 7 = 97.

Subtract 7 from each side

2x = 90.

Divide each side by 2

x = 45

Since x is equal to Elga's age, Elga is 45 years old

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ZellaGarcia
ZellaGarcia ZellaGarcia
  • 13-02-2021

Answer:

The correct answer is 43 years old. I just got it wrong and it shows me the correct answer afterwards. Hope this helps! Have a great day :)

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