SOLUTION: Shelly is 5 years older than Michele. Four years ago the sum of their ages was 65. Find the age of each person now. Shelly is ? years Michele is ? years

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Question 417000: Shelly is 5 years older than Michele. Four years ago the sum of their ages was 65. Find the age of each person now.
Shelly is ? years
Michele is ? years

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi
Shelly is 5 years older than Michele
Let x and (x+5) represent Michele's and Shelly's ages NOW respectively
Question states*** 4 yrs ago...
(x-4) + [(x-4) +5] = 65
Solving for x
2x = 68
x = 34, Michele's age now. Shelly is 39
CHECKING our Answer***
35 + 30 = 65
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