SOLUTION: Sally is3 years older than Kim. Four years ago the sum of their ages was 67. Find the age of each person.

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Question 1099156: Sally is3 years older than Kim. Four years ago the sum of their ages was 67. Find the age of each person.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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S=K%2B3
Four years ago,
%28S-4%29%2B%28K-4%29=67
S%2BK-8=67
S%2BK=75
Substituting,
K%2B3%2BK=75
2K=72
Solve for K then use either equation to solve for S.