SOLUTION: Jackie is 3 years younger than Dale. 8 years ago, the sum of their ages was 85. How old are they now?

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Question 1161990: Jackie is 3 years younger than Dale. 8 years ago, the sum of their ages was 85. How old
are they now?

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Jackie is 3 years younger than Dale. 8 years ago, the sum of their ages was 85. How old
are they now?
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The sum of the ages now is 85 + 2*8 = 101
The difference is still 3 years.

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