SOLUTION: if jan is five years older than leann and the sum of there ages three years ago was thirty five then what is there ages now

Question 731108: if jan is five years older than leann and the sum of there ages three years ago was thirty five then what is there ages now
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
if jan is five years older than leann and the sum of there ages three years ago was thirty five then what is there ages now
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Equations:
J = L + 5
J-3 + L-3 = 35
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J - L = 5
J + L = 41
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2J = 46
J = 23 years old
L = J - 5 = 18 years old
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Stan H.
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