SOLUTION: Todd's age is ten years greater than half Ali's age. If the sum of their ages is 55, how old is Todd?

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Question 1063907: Todd's age is ten years greater than half Ali's age. If the sum of their ages is 55, how old is Todd?
Answer by ikleyn(52824) About Me  (Show Source):
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T - A = 10,
T + A = 55.

Add these two equations.