Question 1036719
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The sum of the ages of John and Shane before six years was 13 years. The sum of their ages after 8 years will be ________.
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You are given that (j-6) + (s-6) = 13.

Hence, j + s = 13 + 6 + 6 = 25.

You are asked about

(j+8) + (s+8).

It is 25 + 8 + 8 = 41.

<U>Answer</U>. 41.
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It is not about solving equations.
You do not need to solve equations.
It is about estimation of the value.