SOLUTION: The sum of the ages of Abu and Martin is 30 years.Abu is 6 years younger than Martin.How old is Martin?

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Question 1146893: The sum of the ages of Abu and Martin is 30 years.Abu is 6 years younger than Martin.How old is Martin?
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The sum of the ages of Abu and Martin is 30 years.Abu is 6 years younger than Martin.How old is Martin?
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M + A = 30
M - A = 6
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Answer by ikleyn(52834) About Me  (Show Source):
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Martin + Abu        = 30


Martin + (Martin-6) = 30


2*Martin = 30 + 6 = 36

 
  Martin          = 36/2 = 18 years old.    ANSWER