SOLUTION: How old is Anna if she's 3yrs older than chuck, and in 5yrs, her age and chucks age would equal 54?

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Question 693739: How old is Anna if she's 3yrs older than chuck, and in 5yrs, her age and chucks age would equal 54?
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How old is Anna if she's 3yrs older than chuck, and in 5yrs, her age and chucks age would equal 54?
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let x=anna's present age
x-3=chuck's present age
..
in 5 yrs
x+5=anna's age
x-3+5=x+2=chuck's age
..
(x+5)+(x+2)=54
2x+7=54
2x=47
x=23.5
anna's present age=23.5