SOLUTION: Jaimie is 4 years younger than her brother. Five years from now, the sum of their ages will be 32. Find Jaimie’s present age.

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Question 1142308: Jaimie is 4 years younger than her brother. Five years from now, the sum of their ages will be 32. Find Jaimie’s present age.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Ages j and j+4;

%28j%2B5%29%2B%28j%2B9%29=32
j%2Bj%2B5%2B9=32
2j=32-14
j=16-7
highlight%28j=9%29