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Pascal is 3 years older than Serge. The sum of their ages is 23. How old is each individual?

User Calummm
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Answer:

so pascal is 13 and serge is 10

Explanation:

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User Dorus
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Answer:

  • Pascal is 13 and Serge is 10

Explanation:

Let Pascal's age be x

Then Serge is x - 3

Sum of their ages is 23

  • x + x - 3 = 23
  • 2x - 3 = 23
  • 2x = 26
  • x = 13

Pascal is 13 and Serge is 10

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