SOLUTION: earl is 8 years younger then denise. the sum of their ages is 42. how old is each?

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Question 294496: earl is 8 years younger then denise. the sum of their ages is 42. how old is each?
Answer by JBarnum(2146) About Me  (Show Source):
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E=earl D=denise
E=D-8
E+D=42
D-8+D=42
2D-8=42
2D=50
D=25
E=25-8
E=17