SOLUTION: Ben is 5 years older than Ashley. In 4 years the sum of their ages will be 55. How old is Ben now

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Question 1144634: Ben is 5 years older than Ashley. In 4 years the sum of their ages will be 55. How old is Ben now
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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b, Ben's age
b-5, Ashley

%28b%2B4%29%2B%28%28b-5%29%2B4%29=55
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2b-5=47
2b=52
highlight%28b=26%29