Question 1137702
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Let Sue be x years old; then Tessa is (x-4) years old, according to the condition.


x + (x - 4) = 88


2x - 4 = 88

2x = 88 + 4

2x = 92

x = 92/2 = 46.      <U>ANSWER</U>
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