SOLUTION: 6 years from now Jennifer will be 56 years old. In 8 years, the sum of the ages of Jennifer and Miguel will be 102. How old is Miguel right now?

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Question 814925: 6 years from now Jennifer will be 56 years old.
In 8 years, the sum of the ages of Jennifer and Miguel will be 102.
How old is Miguel right now?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

6 years from now Jennifer will be 56 years old.

Jennifer is now 50 and in 8 years will be 58

 102 - 58 = 44, Miguel's age 8 years from now.

Miguel is NOW  44-8