SOLUTION: Scott is 8 years older than Emily. In 8 years the sum of their ages will be 88. How old is Scott now?

Question 1151037: Scott is 8 years older than Emily. In 8 years the sum of their ages will be 88. How old is Scott now?

Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = Emily's age now
= Scott's age now
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and

Scott is 40 now
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check:
Scott is 8 yrs older than Emily
true
In 8 yrs the sum of their ages will be 88

OK
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