SOLUTION: Edward is 14 yrs older than alan. The sum of Edward's and alan's ages is 68. How many years old is edward?

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Question 1081689: Edward is 14 yrs older than alan. The sum of Edward's and alan's ages is 68. How many years old is edward?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) About Me  (Show Source):
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x, Edward
y, Alan

system%28x=y%2B14%2Cx%2By=68%29

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substituting, y%2B14%2By=68
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Alternatively,
y=x-14, and then x%2Bx-14=68, and solve directly for x.