SOLUTION: Marla is five years younger than her friend Carey. Five years ago the sum of their ages was 41. How old is each of them now?

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Question 340923: Marla is five years younger than her friend Carey. Five years ago the sum of their ages was 41. How old is each of them now?
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let represent Carey's age now. Then must represent Marla's age now. 5 years ago, Carey was years old and Marla was years old. So:



Solve for to get Carey's age now.

John

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