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Alvin is 10 years older than Elga. The sum of their ages is 78. What is Elga's age?

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Answer:

34

Explanation:

A=10+E

10+E+E=78

10+2E=78

2E=78-10

2E=68, then divide by 2

E=34 while e is elga and a is alvin

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