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Emma is x years old

Kate is 12 years younger than Emma. The sum of their ages is 24
Work out the age of Emma

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Answer:

Explanation:

Emma's age= x

Kate's age= x-12

sum of their ages=24

so Emma's age= 24-12

x=24-12

x=12

Emma's age=12

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