SOLUTION: Cindy is 5 years older than Tom. In 6 years, the sum of their ages will be 35 years. How old is each person? How old is each person now? Thanks for your help.

Question 988844: Cindy is 5 years older than Tom. In 6 years, the sum of their ages will be 35 years. How old is each person? How old is each person now? Thanks for your help.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Cindy is 5 years older than Tom. In 6 years, the sum of their ages will be 35 years. How old is each person? How old is each person now? Thanks for your help. ------
Equations:
t-c = 5
t+c = 35
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2t = 40
Tom = 20 years
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Cindy = 35-5 = 15 years
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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