SOLUTION: Manny is 9 years older than Charlie. Four years ago the sum of their ages was 17 years. In how many years will Charlie be 18 years of age? Please help me
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Question 988164: Manny is 9 years older than Charlie. Four years ago the sum of their ages was 17 years. In how many years will Charlie be 18 years of age? Please help me Answer by macston(5194) (Show Source):
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C=Charlie's age; M=Manny's age=C+9
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(C-4)+(M-4)=17
C-4+(C+9)-4=17
2C+1=17
2C=16
C=16 Charlie is 16 years old.
18yrs-16yrs=2yrs
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ANSWER: Charlie will be 18 years old in 2 years.
