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Question 807092: john is two years less than times marty's age. in five years the sum of their ages will be 52. How old is john now?
Answer by ortarico(23) About Me  (Show Source):
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Jack's age = (x - 2)
Marty's age = (x)
in five years time:
5 + (x - 2) + 5 + (x) = 52
2x + 8 = 52
2x = 44
x = 22
.: jack is 20 yrs old while Marty is 22 yrs old