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Question 661171: my sister is 2 years older than i am. the sum of our ages is 36. how old are both of us.
Answer by T-Maree(17) About Me  (Show Source):
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difference in age = d
d = 2 years
36 - d = 34
34 / 2 = 17
you are 17 and your sister is 19
17 + 19 = 36