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Question 1107114: john is 10 years older than susan. five years ago, the sum of their ages was 34. how old are they now?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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y, John
x, Susan
system%28y=x%2B10%2C%28y-5%29%2B%28x-5%29=34%29

x%2By=44
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x%2Bx%2B10=44
x%2B5=22
x=17-------Susan
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y=27-------John