SOLUTION: Isabelle is 5 years older than her brother joseph ,in 15years the sum of their age is 65. Find their present age

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Question 1150918: Isabelle is 5 years older than her brother joseph ,in 15years the sum of their age is 65. Find their present age
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Answer by math_helper(2461) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let n = Isabelle's age

(n+15) + (n-5+15) = 65

Solve for n (Isabelle's age) then n-5 is Joseph's age.

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Isabelle is 5 years older than her brother joseph. In 15years the sum of their age is 65. Find their present age
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in 15 years the sum of their ages is 65 ---> sum now is 35
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I + J = 35
I - J = 5
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2I = 40
I = 20
J = 15