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Paul's age is six less than twice bobs age. two years ago, the sum of their ages was 29. How old is Paul?

Solution

Paul's age is six less than twice bobs age. two years ago, the sum of their ages was 29. How old is Paul?

Solution

Paul^{'} s age is : 20

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

2 x - 6 - 2 + x - 2 = 29

Solve for

x, 2 x - 6 - 2 + x - 2 = 29 : x = 13

Find Paul's age

: 20

Paul^{'} s age is : 20

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