SOLUTION: Lauren is 12 years older than Danny. Five years ago the sum of their ages was 28. How old are they now?

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Question 1157516: Lauren is 12 years older than Danny. Five years ago the sum of their ages was 28. How old are they now?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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system%28x-y=12%2Cx-5%2By-5=28%29

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system%28x=y%2B12%2Cx%2By=38%29

y%2B12%2By=38
2y=38-12
y=19-6
highlight%28y=13%29--------------Danny
highlight%2825%29------------Lauren