SOLUTION: Roy is five years older than Bertha. In 6 years, the sum of their ages will be 33 years. How old is each now? Explain.

Question 915122: Roy is five years older than Bertha. In 6 years, the sum of their ages will be 33 years. How old is each now? Explain.
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Answer by Thorny_Twig(1) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Roy = 16
Bertha = 11
Answer by MathTherapy(10552) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Roy is five years older than Bertha. In 6 years, the sum of their ages will be 33 years. How old is each now? Explain.

Roy:
Bertha:
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