SOLUTION: Jenny Is Older Than Paul The Difference Of Their Ages Is Eight And The Sum Of Their age Is Sixty Find The Age Of Each

Question 593616: Jenny Is Older Than Paul The Difference Of Their Ages Is Eight And The Sum Of Their age Is Sixty Find The Age Of Each
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Let
Present age of Jenny = j
Present age of Paul = p
Jenny Is Older Than Paul The Difference Of Their Ages Is Eight
j-p=8..........(1)
The Sum Of Their age Is Sixty
j+p=60.........(2)
Add (1) and (2)
j-p=8..........(1)
j+p=60.........(2)
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2j=68
2j/2=68/2
j=34
Put the value of j in (2)
j+p=60.........(2)
34+p=60
p=60-34
p=26

Present age of Jenny = j=34 years old
Present age of Paul = p = 26 years old
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