SOLUTION: Ten years ago, Mr.Lamb was eleven years older than half of Ms. Bakey's age today. In seven years, he will be fourteen years older than Ms. Bakey now. What are their current age?

Question 717383: Ten years ago, Mr.Lamb was eleven years older than half of Ms. Bakey's age today. In seven years, he will be fourteen years older than Ms. Bakey now. What are their current age?
In order to solve this question , I have to create 2 equations, the first one I have tried making. This is what I made:
Let x represent Mr. Lamb's age now.
Let y represent Ms. Bakey's age now.
x-10= 1/2y + 11
Can you help me make the 2nd equation and solve.
Thanks you.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
This can be solved without making a table.
Let L = Lamb's age now.
Let B = Bakey's age now.

Ten years ago, Lambs age would be L-10. Seven years from now, Lambs age would be L+7. The description only refers to Bakey's age now.

The given description: Ten years ago, Mr.Lamb was eleven years older than half of Ms. Bakey's age today.
Symbolically is, .

The given description: In seven years, he will be fourteen years older than Ms. Bakey now.
Symbolically is, .

Those are the two equations. Make use of to them!
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