SOLUTION: Michael is 5 years old than Carlo. Two years ago, the sum of their ages was 35. What are their present ages?

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Question 1094913: Michael is 5 years old than Carlo. Two years ago, the sum of their ages was 35. What are their present ages?
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, josgarithmetic:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hint: what is the sum of their ages now?

Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
m, Michael
c, Carlo
system%28m=c%2B5%2Cm%2Bc-2-2=35%29------think a bit how the second equation works.

system%28m%2Bc=39%2Cm-c=5%29-------ready for eliminating c to quickly find m.


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system%28m=22%2Cc=17%29
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