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5 years from now Steven will be twice as old as Miguel.The current sum of the ages of Steven and Miguel is 83.How old is Miguel right now?

Solution

5 ye a rs f ro m n o w St e v e n w i ll b e tw i ce a s o l d a s M i gu e l . T h e c u rre n t s u m o f t h e a g es o f St e v e n an d M i gu e l i s 83. Ho w o l d i s M i gu e l r i g h t n o w ?

Solution

Miguel^{'} s age is : 26

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x + 5 = 2 (83 - x + 5)

Solve for

x, x + 5 = 2 (83 - x + 5) : x = 57

Find Miguel's age

: 26

Miguel^{'} s age is : 26

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