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Wayra is 2 years older than Tracey. In 2 years the sun of their ages will be 45. How old is Wayra now?

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Answer wayra is 41

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User Edwards
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Answer: 23.5

Explanation:

If Tracey's age is x

then Wayra's age is (x+2)

The sum of their ages (Wayra + Tracey = 45) is (x+2) +x = 45

2x + 2 = 45

2x = 43

x = 21.5 years (Tracey's age) and Wayra's age is (21.5 + 2) = 23.5 years

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