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Question 95188: Xul is two year older than his sister Maria. The sum of theis ages is greater the 32. Describe Maria's age
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Xul is two year older than his sister Maria. The sum of theis ages is greater the 32. Describe Maria's age
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Let Maria's age be "x"; Xul's age is "x+2"
INEQUALITY:
x + x+2 > 32
2x>2 > 32
2x > 30
x > 15 yrs (Maria's age is greater than 15 years.)
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Stan H.