SOLUTION: The sum of Leilah’s age and Abdul’s age is 34 years. Five years ago, the sum of twice Leilah’s age and three times Abdul’s age was 61 years. How old are they now?

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Question 1203108: The sum of Leilah’s age and Abdul’s age is 34 years. Five years ago, the sum of twice Leilah’s age and three times Abdul’s age was 61 years. How old are they now?

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Going exactly according to written description with x for Leilah and y for Abdul,

system%28x%2By=34%2C2%28x-5%29%2B3%28y-5%29=61%29

How to go should clear enough.


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Leilah, 16
Abdul, 18