Question 157557
Let x=Maria's age
Then x+2=Xul's age

Now we are told that:

x+x+2>32 or
2x+2>32  subtract 2 from each side

2x+2-2>32-2 collect like terms

2x>30  divide each side by 2
x>15-----------------------------------------------Maria's age
So, Maria's age has to be greater than 15

Hope this helps----ptaylor