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Question 1132515: please answer my question
edward is eight years older than sara.the sum of edward and saras ages is 36.how many years old is edward
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x = Sara's age

x + (x+8) = 36
2x + 8 = 36
2x = 28
x = 14 --> x + 8 = 14 + 8 = 22
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Ans: Sara is 14, Edward is 22