SOLUTION: hulian is 5 years older than thomas. the sum of their ages is 71. what is thomas's age?

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Question 1136040: hulian is 5 years older than thomas. the sum of their ages is 71. what is thomas's age?

Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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t+5, hulian's age
t, thomas

%28t%2B5%29%2Bt=71--------solve for t.