document.write( "Question 1069659: Melissa is 5 years younger than Ann. In 6 years, the sum of their ages will be 35. How old is each now? \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #684813 by ikleyn(52794) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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document.write( "A - M = 5,                 (1)\r\n" );
document.write( "(A+6) + (M+6) = 35.        (2)\r\n" );
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document.write( "A - M =  5,                (3)\r\n" );
document.write( "A + M = 23.                (4)\r\n" );
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document.write( "Add the two equations (3) and (4) (both sides) and see what will happen.\r\n" );
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