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.