Example of Age Problem

Find FATHER''s age

Find WILLIAM''s age

Let F=FATHER

Let W=WILLIAM

Given F=W+26

Given 80=F+10+W+10

80=(W+26)+10+W+10 Comment: Substitute W+26 for F in 80=F+10+W+10

Solution W=17 Comment

Solution F=43 Substitute W=17 into F=W+26

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