SOLUTION: 6 years from now Jennifer will be 56 years old. In 8 years, the sum of the ages of Jennifer and Miguel will be 102. How old is Miguel right now?

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Question 814925: 6 years from now Jennifer will be 56 years old.
In 8 years, the sum of the ages of Jennifer and Miguel will be 102.
How old is Miguel right now?

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
6 years from now Jennifer will be 56 years old.
Jennifer is now 50 and in 8 years will be 58
102 - 58 = 44, Miguel's age 8 years from now.
Miguel is NOW 44-8
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