SOLUTION: Jeremy is 3 years older than Emily. In 6 years the sum of their ages will be 75. How old is Jeremy now?

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Question 1016679: Jeremy is 3 years older than Emily. In 6 years the sum of their ages will be 75. How old is Jeremy now?
Answer by FrankM(1040) About Me  (Show Source):
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J=E+3
(J+6)+(E+6)=75
(E+3+6)+(E+6)=75
2E+15=75
E= 30
J= 33