SOLUTION: Suzie is 4 years older than Sally. In 7 years, the sum of their ages will be 44. How old is each girl now?
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Question 488611: Suzie is 4 years older than Sally. In 7 years, the sum of their ages will be 44. How old is each girl now?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = Suzie's age now
Let = Sally's age now
given:
(1)
(2)
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(2)
(2)
and
(1)
Add (1) and (2)
(2)
(1)
and, since
(2)
(2)
(2)
Suzie is 17 now and
Sally is 13 now
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