Huilan is 6 years younger than Thomas. The sum of their ages is 58. What is Thomas's age?

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Patricia Booker

3 August, 17:41

Huilan is 6 years younger than Thomas. The sum of their ages is 58. What is Thomas's age?

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Dallas Hurley · Answer 1

32

Step-by-step explanation:

I will note Huilan as H and i will note Thomas as T

T = H + 6

T + H = 58

H+H+6 = 58

2H = 58-6

2H = 52

H = 52/2

H = 26

T = H+6

T = 26+6

T = 32