SOLUTION: Emily is 61 years old. Colin is 8 years older than Emily. Dan is 16 years younger than Emily. What is the total of their combined ages?

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Question 1147714: Emily is 61 years old. Colin is 8 years older than Emily. Dan is 16 years younger than Emily. What is the total of their combined ages?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Emily      61
Colin      61+8
Dan        61-6
TOTAL      61+(61+8)+(61-6)

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