Write the algebraic expression for the following situation.
Sam is $w y e a r s$ old. Surya is $3 y e a r s$ older. Write the expression for Surya's age in terms of $w$ .

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Solution

Sam's age $= w y e a r s$
Given that, Surya is $3 y e a r s$ older than sam.
So, age of Surya $= (a g e o f s a m + 3) y e a r s$ .
Hence, the expression of the given statement $= (w + 3) y e a r s$

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