SOLUTION: 5 years ago Daniel was older than Alex by 2 times. Now, both ages together adds up to 14. How old are both people?

Question 888999: 5 years ago Daniel was older than Alex by 2 times. Now, both ages together adds up to 14. How old are both people?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = Daniel's age now
Let = Alex's age now
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(1)
(2)
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(2)
Plug this into (1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
and, since
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
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Daniel is 7 yrs 8 months
Alex is 6 yrs 4 months
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check answer:
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
OK
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