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Express each of the given statements as an equation.

Mohan is 3 years older than Sohan. The sum of their ages is 43 years.

Let the age of Sohan be x yr. Then, the age of Mohan is (x + 3) yr.


∴ Sum of their ages = 43


So, the equation formed is x + (x + 3) = 43


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