SOLUTION: Cary is 5 years older than Dan. In 6 years the sum of their ages will be 95. Find the age of each man now.

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Question 920130: Cary is 5 years older than Dan. In 6 years the sum of their ages will be 95. Find the age of each man now.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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x Dan's age, (x+5) Cary's age
In 6 years...
(x+5 +6) + (x + 6) = 95
2x = 78
x = 39, Dan's age. Cary 44 39%2B5
And...checking...in 6 years..
50 + 45 = 95