SOLUTION: jack is 10 and jan is 7, hold old will they both be when there combined age is 41

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Question 1117164: jack is 10 and jan is 7, hold old will they both be when there combined age is 41
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(10+x) + (7+x) = 41
2x + 17 = 41
2x = 24
x = 12 —> Jack will be 22, Jan will be 19