SOLUTION: Alvis is 5 years older than Elgar. The sum of their ages is 79. What is Elva's age

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Question 1035318: Alvis is 5 years older than Elgar. The sum of their ages is 79. What is Elva's age
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, addingup:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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A - E = 5
A + E = 79
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Answer by addingup(3677) About Me  (Show Source):
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A = E+5
A+E = 79
E+5+E = 79
2E = 74
E = 37