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18 November, 01:57

Huilan is 15 years younger than Thomas. The sum of their ages is 33. What is Thomas's age?

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  1. 18 November, 02:06
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    h = t - 15

    h + t = 33

    Because we have a value of h, we can plug it into the second equation to solve for t.

    t - 15 + t = 33

    Add 15 to both sides.

    t + t = 48

    Combine like terms.

    2t = 48

    Divide both sides by 2.

    t = 24

    Thomas's age is 24.
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