SOLUTION: alex is 2 years older than dulce. if the sum of their ages is 54. how old is alex?

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Question 107837: alex is 2 years older than dulce. if the sum of their ages is 54. how old is alex?
Answer by scott8148(5885) About Me  (Show Source):
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let x=alex, so x-2=dulce ... x+(x-2)=54 ... 2x-2=54