SOLUTION: John is 5 years older than Mary. In 10 years, twice John’s age decreased by Mary’s age is 35. Find their ages now.

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Question 1107521: John is 5 years older than Mary. In 10 years, twice John’s age decreased by Mary’s age is 35. Find their ages now.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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system%28j=m%2B5%2C2%28j%2B10%29-%28m%2B10%29=35%29, but some of the second part is ambiguous.