SOLUTION: Huilan is 10 years younger than Thomas. The sum of their ages is 36 . What is Thomas's age?

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Question 1122820: Huilan is
10
years younger than Thomas. The sum of their ages is
36
. What is Thomas's age?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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system%28t-h=10%2Ct%2Bh=36%29, ready for Elimination Method

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