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Karen is 5 years younger than Susan. 3 years ago, the sum of their ages was 11. How old are they now?

Solution

Karen is 5 years younger than Susan. 3 years ago, the sum of their ages was 11. How old are they now?

Solution

Karen^{'} s age is : 6

Susan^{'} s age is : 11

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x - 3 + x + 5 - 3 = 11

Solve for

x, x - 3 + x + 5 - 3 = 11 : x = 6

Find age

Karen^{'} s age is : 6

Susan^{'} s age is : 11

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