Problema Solution
Martha is 33 years older than her son, Thomas. The sum of their ages is 123. How old are Martha and Thomas?
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Let
x = the age of Thomas
y = the age of Martha
Martha is 33 years older than her son, Thomas means:
y = 33 + x
The sum of their ages is 123 means:
x + y = 123
We have the following system of equations:
y = 33 + x
x + y = 123
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x = 45 years
y = 78 years
Martha is 78 years old.
Thomas is 45 years old.