SOLUTION: Stephanie is 7 years younger than james. their ages sum 59. how old is james?

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Question 1089153: Stephanie is 7 years younger than james. their ages sum 59. how old is james?
Answer by ikleyn(52944) About Me  (Show Source):
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J + S = 59,
J - S =  7.
---------------- Add the two equations to get

2J = 59+7 = 66  ====>  J = 66%2F2 = 33.

Then S = 59 - J = 59 - 33 = 26.