Alvin is 12 years older than Elga. The sum of their ages is 112. What is Elga's age?

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Memphis Norman

6 July, 07:20

Alvin is 12 years older than Elga. The sum of their ages is 112. What is Elga's age?

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Nasir Warner · Answer 1

So first you have to put up an equation x+12=112 elga's age is 100 if im not correct im very sorry

Lacey Rogers · Answer 2

Lets Elga's age = x

12 + x = Alvin

x + 12 + x = 112

2x + 12 = 112

2x = 100

x = 50

Elga's age = 50

Alvin = 50 + 12 = 62

answer

Elga's age = 50