SOLUTION: John is 2 years older than bill . If the sum of their ages is 36 , how old is john ?

Question 1043367: John is 2 years older than bill . If the sum of their ages is 36 , how old is john ?
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John is 2 years older than bill . If the sum of their ages is 36 , how old is john ?
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J - B = 2,
J + B = 36.

Add the two equations.

2J = 2 + 36 = 38.

J = 38/2 = 19.

Answer.  John is 19 years old.

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