SOLUTION: micheal is 17 years older than john. In 4 years the sum of their ages will be 49. find micheals present age.

SOLUTION: micheal is 17 years older than john. In 4 years the sum of their ages will be 49. find micheals present age.

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Question 932799: micheal is 17 years older than john. In 4 years the sum of their ages will be 49. find micheals present age.
Answer by Seutip(231) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let:
Present:
Michael -
John -
In 4 years:
Michael -
John

Michael's Present Age:
17+x
17+12
=29 years old

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