SOLUTION: Jerry is 4 years older than Hunter.The sum of their ages is 24 . How old is Jerry ?

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Question 868666: Jerry is 4 years older than Hunter.The sum of their ages is 24 . How old is Jerry ?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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two ways to do this
24-4=20
20/2-=10
10 and 14
x+x+4=24
2x=20
x=10 Hunter
x+4=14 Jerry