SOLUTION: Ana is 5 years more than Jack. The sum of their ages is 29. Find the ages of Ana and Jack.

Question 541770: Ana is 5 years more than Jack. The sum of their ages is 29. Find the ages of Ana and Jack.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Ana is 5 years more than Jack. The sum of their ages is 29. Find the ages of Ana and Jack.
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Equations:
a = j + 5
a + j = 29
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Substitute for "a" and solve for "j":
j+5 + j = 29
2j = 24
j = 12 (Jack's age now)
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Solve for "a":
a = j+5
a = 12+5 = 17 (Ana's age now)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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