SOLUTION: Jeff is 14 years older than Michelle. In 3 years, the sum of their ages will be 82. How old are they now?

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Question 1112523: Jeff is 14 years older than Michelle. In 3 years, the sum of their ages will be 82. How old are they now?
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, MathTherapy:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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j and m, Jeff and Michelle

system%28j=m%2B14%2C%28j%2B3%29%2B%28m%2B3%29=82%29
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j%2Bm=82-6
j%2Bm=76
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%28m%2B14%29%2Bm=76
2m=76-14
2m=62
highlight%28m=31%29
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highlight%28j=45%29

Answer by MathTherapy(10552) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Jeff is 14 years older than Michelle. In 3 years, the sum of their ages will be 82. How old are they now?
FYI: Michelle is NOT 32 years-old, as someone suggests!