SOLUTION: James is 4 years older than Kabul. In two years, their ages will total 50. How old is James now?

SOLUTION: James is 4 years older than Kabul. In two years, their ages will total 50. How old is James now?

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Question 797955: James is 4 years older than Kabul. In two years, their ages will total 50. How old is James now?
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1) j-k=4
2) j+2+k+2=50

j-k=4
j+k=46

2j=50
j=25

k=21
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