Question

Alvin is 11 years younger than Elga. The sum of their ages is 33. What is Elga's age?

Answer 1

Elga is 22 years old

Explanation:

Let A = Alvin's age

Let E = Elga's age

We have the equations:

A = E - 11

A + E = 33

Substitute A = E - 11 from the first equation into the second equation and solve for E

So, we have

A + E = 33

(E - 11) + E = 33

2E - 11 = 33

2E = 44

E = 22 years old

So, Alvin is 11 years old and Elga is 22 years old