SOLUTION: Xyrus' father is 23 years older than him. If the sum of their age is 77, how old is he now?

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Question 937127: Xyrus' father is 23 years older than him. If the sum of their age is 77, how old is he now?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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x Xyrus' age
(x+23) + x = 77
2x = 54
x = 27, Xyrus' age.
father is 50