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the sum of Tims and Amys ages is less than 52 years. if ti is 17, what is the oldest that amy can be?

User Chunbin Li
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Answer:

34

Explanation:

The given requirement is ...

t + a < 52

and we are told that t = 17. Substituting into the inequality, we have ...

17 + a < 52

a < 35

Amy can be 34 years old at most.

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