SOLUTION: Dwight is 8 years younger than Coach Derry. The sum of their ages is 32. How old is Coach

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Question 1157646: Dwight is 8 years younger than Coach Derry. The sum of their ages is 32. How old is Coach
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let +x+ = coach's age
+x+-+8+ is Dwight's age
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+x+%2B+x+-+8+=+32+
+2x+-+8+=+32+
+2x+=+40+
+x+=+20+
Coach is 20
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check:
+2x+-+8+=+32+
+2%2A20+-+8+=+32+
+40+-+8+=+32+
+32+=+32+
OK