document.write( "Question 1089153: Stephanie is 7 years younger than james. their ages sum 59. how old is james? \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #703495 by ikleyn(52915) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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document.write( "J + S = 59,\r\n" );
document.write( "J - S =  7.\r\n" );
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document.write( "2J = 59+7 = 66  ====>  J =  = 33.\r\n" );
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document.write( "Then S = 59 - J = 59 - 33 = 26.\r\n" );
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