SOLUTION: Leslie is eight years older than John, if the sum of their ages is 42, find their ages.

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Question 1137805: Leslie is eight years older than John, if the sum of their ages is 42, find their ages.
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Leslie is eight years older than John, if the sum of their ages is 42, find their ages.
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L - J = 8
L + J = 42
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