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  • 16-09-2021
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Alvin's age is three times Elga's age. The sum of their ages is 72. What is Elga's age?

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fatkidmovie356
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  • 16-09-2021

Answer:

Alvin 46, Elga 23.

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Amist
Amist Amist
  • 16-09-2021
Let Elga = x
Alvin = 3x
They add to 72
x + 3x = 72
4x = 72, x = 18
Since Elga = x, we know Elga = 18

Solution: she is 18
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