SOLUTION: David is y years old. Tom is 2 years younger than David. What is Tom's age?

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Question 530525: David is y years old. Tom is 2 years younger than David. What is Tom's age?
Answer by oberobic(2304) About Me  (Show Source):
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y = David's age
.
Tom is 2 years younger than David.
.
y-2 = Tom's age