Question 1017034
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P=Paul's age; A=Alicia's age=P+102
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A-2=4(P-2)
A-2=4P-8
A=4P-6
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P+102=4P-6
P+108=4P
108=3P
36=P
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ANSWER: Paul is 36 years old.
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CHECK:
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A=P+102=36+102=138
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A-2=4(P-2)
138-2=4(36-2)
136=4(34)
136=136
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