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Huilan is 11 years younger than Thomas. The sum of their ages is 31. What is Thomas's age?

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Answer:

21

Explanation:

User Mohsen Sichani
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Answer:

21

Explanation:

Huilan: x-11

Thomas: x(Assume)

Their Sum = 31

Huilan+Thomas = 31 ...(1)

Possible Equation: x+x-11= 31 ...(2)

Solved:

2x-11= 31

2x = 31+11

x = 42/2

x = 21

Therefore, Thomas' Age is 21.

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