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Question 1149010: Jamal is 5 years older than Shantel. In 8 years the sum of their ages will be 87. How old is Jamal now?
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Jamal is 5 years older than Shantel. In 8 years the sum of their ages will be 87. How old is Jamal now?
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Step 1, find the sum of their ages now.
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Step 2,
J + S = sum now
J - S = 5

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