Problema Solution
Todd is 10 years older than Jamal. The sum of there age is 64. How old are Todd and Jamal?
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let
t = the age of Todd
j = the age of Jamal
Todd is 10 years older than Jamal:
t = 10 + j
The sum of there age is 64:
t + j = 64
by solving the system of equations:
t = 10 + j
t + j = 64
we find:
j = 27 years
t = 37 years
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Todd is 27 years old.
Jamal is 37 years old.