SOLUTION: Alvin is 7 years older than Elga. The sum of their ages is 69 . What is Elga's age?

SOLUTION: Alvin is 7 years older than Elga. The sum of their ages is 69 . What is Elga's age?

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Question 1081851: Alvin is 7 years older than Elga. The sum of their ages is 69 . What is Elga's age?
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Now solve for E, then use either equation to solve for A.
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