SOLUTION: Cary is 9 years older than Dan. In 7 years the sum of their ages will be 65 . Find the age of each man now
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Question 660900: Cary is 9 years older than Dan. In 7 years the sum of their ages will be 65 . Find the age of each man now
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = cary
y = dan
x = y + 9
x+y = 65
y + 9 + y = 65
2y = 56
y = 28
In 7 years
cary = 28 + 9 = 37
dan = 28
Now
Cary = 37 - 7 = 30
Dan = 28 - 7 = 21
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