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  • 24-02-2018
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alvin's age is two times elga's the sum of their ages is 87 what is elga's age?

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Kaikerscupcake
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  • 24-02-2018
Hey there! :D

87= 2x+x <== let x equal Elga's age. 

Since Alvin's is 2 times Elga's, then you can represent that by 2x. They add up to 87. 

87= 2x+x

87= 3x

Divide both sides by 3. 

x=29

Elga is 29. 

I hope this helps!
~kaikers
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