SOLUTION: Alex is 4 years older than Sydney. In two years, their ages will total 50. How old is Sydney right now.

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Question 514888: Alex is 4 years older than Sydney. In two years, their ages will total 50. How old is Sydney right now.
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Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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a=s+4
a+2+s+2=50
a+s+4=50
s+4+s+4=50
2s=42
s=21
a=25
check
27+23=50
ok