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Jason is 6 years older than Maria. The sum of their ages is 38. How old is Maria? Please explain

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Answer and Step-by-step explanation:

Jason = 6 + x

Maria = x

Jason + Maria = 38

6 + x + x = 38

2x = 32

x = 16 = Maria

6 + x = 6 + 16 = 22 = Jason

Maria is 16 years old. Jason is 22 years old.

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