SOLUTION: john is two years less than times marty's age. in five years the sum of their ages will be 52. How old is john now?
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Question 807092: john is two years less than times marty's age. in five years the sum of their ages will be 52. How old is john now?
Answer by ortarico(23) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Jack's age = (x - 2)
Marty's age = (x)
in five years time:
5 + (x - 2) + 5 + (x) = 52
2x + 8 = 52
2x = 44
x = 22
.: jack is 20 yrs old while Marty is 22 yrs old
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