SOLUTION: An older person is 7 years older than six times the age of a younger person. The sum of their ages is 35. Find their ages.

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Question 1069259: An older person is 7 years older than six times the age of a younger person. The sum of their ages is 35. Find their ages.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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x, younger person
y, older person

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35-x=6x%2B7
35-7=7x
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