SOLUTION: Ben is seven years younger than Mary. Five years ago their ages totaled 25. How old is each now?
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Question 377856: Ben is seven years younger than Mary. Five years ago their ages totaled 25. How old is each now?
Answer by sophxmai(62) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Ben's age 5 years ago:x-7
Mary's age 5 years ago:x
5 years ago, x+(x-7)=25
x+x-7=25
2x=18
x=9
5 years ago,
Mary was 9 years old
Ben was 2 years old
Now,
Mary is 14 years old
Ben is 7 years old
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