Hi

sum of their ages is 47.

Let x and (47-x) represent Ted and Deanna's ages

Question states***

   (47-x) = 6x + 5

     42 = 7x

       x = 6, Ted's age



CHECKING our Answer*** (Deanna is 41)

 41 = 6*6 + 5 = 36+5 = 41

  

Answer by Sphinx pinastri(17)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 Let's formulate our information.





Let's substitute d.



Solving equation.





Ted is 6 years old. 

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