SOLUTION: Mark is 11 years older than twice Paul's age. Five years ago, the sum of their ages was 52. How old is Mark now?
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Question 810467: Mark is 11 years older than twice Paul's age. Five years ago, the sum of their ages was 52. How old is Mark now?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
m=11+2p,
m-5+p-5=52
m+p=62
m=62-p
11+2p=62-p
3p=51
p=17
m=62-17
m=45
m = 45, p = 17
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