SOLUTION: The sum of one half of Abdul's age and 44 is equal to his father's age. If Abdul's father is 54 years old, how old is Abdul?

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Question 513261: The sum of one half of Abdul's age and 44 is equal to his father's age. If Abdul's father is 54 years old, how old is Abdul?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let a = Abdul's age
Let f = Father's age
given:
(1) +a%2F2+%2B+44+=+f+
(2) +f+=+54+
Substitute (2) into (1)
(1) +a%2F2+%2B+44+=+54+
(1) +a%2F2+=+10+
(1) +a+=+20+
Abdul is 20