SOLUTION: Sam is 5 years older than john. The sum of their ages is less than 33. Find the age of each boy.

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Question 298420: Sam is 5 years older than john. The sum of their ages is less than 33. Find the age of each boy.
Answer by JBarnum(2146) About Me  (Show Source):
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{{[S=5+J}}}
J%2BS%3C33
J%2B%285%2BJ%29%3C33
2J%2B5%3C33
2J%3C28
J%3C14
S=18
J=13
sum=31 correct
13+5=18 correct