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  • 02-11-2017
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Alvin’s age is two times Elga’s age. The sum of their age is 60. What is Elga’s age?

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  • 02-11-2017

x = Elgas age

2x = Alvins age

x +2x = 60

3x =60

x = 60/3 = 20

Elga is 20 years old

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