SOLUTION: Ben is 5 years older than Ashley. In 4 years the sum of their ages will be 55. How old is Ben now

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Question 1144634: Ben is 5 years older than Ashley. In 4 years the sum of their ages will be 55. How old is Ben now
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
b, Ben's age
b-5, Ashley


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