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  • 23-02-2015
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Devaughn is 9 years younger than Sydney. The sum of their ages is 61. What is Sydney's age?

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Luccyy
Luccyy Luccyy
  • 23-02-2015
52? ahh thats what im thinking. Maybe wait for someone elses answer
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subediprashant
subediprashant subediprashant
  • 23-02-2015
x = devaughn age
 y = sydney age
x = y - 9
x + y = 61
y-9 + y = 61
2y= 61+9
2y = 70
y = 35
x = 35 - 9 = 26

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35 + 26 = 61

35- 26 = 9


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