SOLUTION: When John's age 2yrs ago was added to his age 5yrs to come the sum was 35 how old is John now?
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Question 927511: When John's age 2yrs ago was added to his age 5yrs to come the sum was 35 how old is John now?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x John's age Now
x-2 + x+5 = 35
2x + 3 = 35
2x = 32
x = 16
And...checking
14 + 21 = 35
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