Hi

x Denise's age. Ben 

In 17 years...

Ben + Denise

[(2x+3 + 17] + [x+17] = 121

3x + 37 = 121

3x = 84

x = 28, Denise's age

And...checking...Ben now 59 

17 years from Now

76 + 45 = 121

 

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