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Tonya is 5 years older than Raul. Tonya is 16 years old. Solve the equation r+5=16 to find Raul's age.

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Answer:

r = 11

Explanation:

Info:

Tonya is 5 year older than raul's.

Tonya is 16 year old.

Solution:

Subtract 5 from both sides of the equation

r + 5 = 16

r + 5 - 5 = 16 - 5

Simplify

r = 11

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User Sharukh Mastan
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Answer:

he is 11 years old

Explanation:

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