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John is x years old. Ahmad is 2 years older than John. The total of their ages in 60. Calculate the age of Ahmad

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The answer is John is 58 years old
I think but I tried
User MichaelK
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Answer:

31

Explanation:

A = 2 + J

A + J = 60


2 + J + J = 60

2J = 60 - 2

2J = 58

2/2 J = 58/2

J = 29


A = 29 + 2

A = 31

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