SOLUTION: James, Michelle and Tom are members of the same family. Michelle is 5 yrs older than James. Tom is 6 yrs older than Michelle. The sum of their three ages is 31 years. How old is

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Question 1136654: James, Michelle and Tom are members of the same family. Michelle is 5 yrs older than James. Tom is 6 yrs older than Michelle.
The sum of their three ages is 31 years. How old is each one them?
I will appreciate explanation.
Thanks in advance. M.

Answer by josgarithmetic(39623) About Me  (Show Source):
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PERSON         AGE
James           j
Michelle        j+5
Tom             j+5+6
SUM             31

Find j, James's age, first.



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