document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=300679>Question 300679</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Judy is 12 years older than Joan. In 7 years, the sum of thier ages will be 42. How old is each now? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "let joan's age be x\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "judy's age will be x+12\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "after 7 years their ages will be x+7  & (x+12) years\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "x+7 + ( x+12 )+7 = 42\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "x+7 + x+12 +7= 42\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "2x+26=42\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "2x=42-26\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "2x=12\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "x=6 which is joan\"s age\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Judy's age = 12+6 =18 years\r<BR>\n" );
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