SOLUTION: Jim is 21 years older than Laddie.The sum of their ages is 121.How old is Jim?How old is Laddie

Question 810095: Jim is 21 years older than Laddie.The sum of their ages is 121.How old is Jim?How old is Laddie
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
J = L + 21
J + L = 121
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J + L = 121
L + 21 + L = 121
2L = 121 - 21
2L = 100
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L = 50
J = 71
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