Problema Solution
Huilan is
15
years older than Thomas. The sum of their ages is
93
. What is Thomas's age?
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let
h = the age of Huilan
t = the age of Thomas
Huilan is 15 years older than Thomas:
h = t + 15
The sum of their ages is 93:
h + t = 93
by solving the system of equations:
h = t + 15
h + t = 93
we find:
h = 54 years
t = 39 years
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Thomas is 39 years of age.