SOLUTION: micheal is 17 years older than john. In 4 years the sum of their ages will be 49. find micheals present age.

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Question 932799: micheal is 17 years older than john. In 4 years the sum of their ages will be 49. find micheals present age.
Answer by Seutip(231) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let:
Present:
Michael - 17%2Bx
John - x
In 4 years:
Michael - 21%2Bx
John 4%2Bx
%2821%2Bx%29%2B%284%2Bx%29=49
2x%2B25=49
2x=24
x=12
Michael's Present Age:
17+x
17+12
=29 years old

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