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  • 23-09-2020
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Max is 8 years older than Al. The sum of their ages is 44. What are their ages?

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z0mba
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  • 23-09-2020

Answer: Max is 26 and Al is 18

Step-by-step explanation: The equation is x + (x+8) = 44, first add the x's, 2x+8=44, then subtract 8, 2x=36, then divide by 2, x=18, so we know Al is 18 years old and since it says Max is 8 years older, Max is 26. 18 + 26 = 44.

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gigivaughn04
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  • 23-09-2020

Answer:

x=26

y=18

Step-by-step explanation:

Max's age=X

Al's age=Y

(x+8)+y=44

x+y=36

18+18=36

18+8=26

26+18=44

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