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  • 03-05-2017
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sam is 9 years older than twice Tim's age. Sam is 35 years old. How old is Tim.

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FadaKen
FadaKen FadaKen
  • 03-05-2017

tim is 13.

let tim's age be t and sam s.

the statement implies 2t + 9 = s.

solving,

 2t + 9=35;

 2t = 35-9;

2t =26; hence t is 13

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