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3 years ago

Adam is 4 years older than Tara. Five years ago the sum of their ages was 48. Use algebraic equations to represent the situation

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lord [1]3 years ago

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Answer:

Tara is 27 and Adam is 31.

Step-by-step explanation:

Tara: x years old

Adam: x+4

Subtract the five years to get their current age

x-5 and x+4-5

x-5 and x-1

(x-5) + (x-1) = 48

x-5 + x-1 = 48

2x - 6 = 48

2x= 48+6

2x= 54

x= 27

Tara is 27 and Adam is 31

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