SOLUTION: Jim is older than Bob. Together, they are 60 years old. If Bob is 8 years younger than Jim, find the age of each.

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Question 1014795: Jim is older than Bob. Together, they are 60 years old. If Bob is 8 years younger than Jim, find the age of each.
Answer by FrankM(1040) About Me  (Show Source):
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J+B = 60
B+8=J
So we substitute:
(B+8)+B=60
2B+8=60
2B=52
B=26
J=34