SOLUTION: Cary is 8 years older than Dan. In 9 years the sum of their ages will be 80. Find the age of each man now.

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Question 1051456: Cary is
8 years older than Dan. In
9 years the sum of their ages will be
80. Find the age of each man now.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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x Dan's age, (x+8) Cary's age
In 9 years...
(x+9) + [(x+8)+ 9 ] = 80
2x + 26 = 80
2x = 54
x = 27, Dan's age. Cary 35
Checking
In 9 years...
36 + 44 = 80 CHECKS!