Huilan's age is two times Thomas's age. The sum of their ages is 87 What is Thomas's age?

Lmika asked Apr 21, 2023

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Lmika asked Apr 21, 2023

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Answer:

Explanation:

We can make an equation from the word problem:
H +T =87
2T+T=87

3T=87

87÷3=29

T=29
This is our answer but we can substitute this into our equation:
H +T = 87

2T+T =87
2(29)+29 = 87

58+29=87

87=87
So 29 is ✅

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