SOLUTION: Isaac is 7 years older than Bianca. In 6 years the sum of their ages will be 65. How old is Isaac now?

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Question 1170869: Isaac is 7 years older than Bianca. In 6 years the sum of their ages will be 65. How old is Isaac now?
Answer by greenestamps(13200) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x = Bianca's age
Then x+7 = Isaac's age

The sum of their ages 6 years from now will be 65:

%28x%2B6%29%2B%28%28x%2B7%29%2B6%29+=+65
2x%2B19+=+65

I leave a little bit of the work to you....