SOLUTION: Pamela is 5 years older then John. The sum of their age is 65. What is the age of John? Toria2828@aol.com

Question 1154803: Pamela is 5 years older then John. The sum of their age is 65. What is the age of John?
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Found 2 solutions by rothauserc, Alan3354:
Answer by rothauserc(4718) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x be John's age, then Pamela's age is x+5
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x + x+5 = 65
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2x = 60
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x = 30
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John is 30 years old
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Pamela is 5 years older then John. The sum of their age is 65. What is the age of John?
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P - J = 5
P + J = 65
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