SOLUTION: Sue is five years younger than Jim. She is twelve

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Found 2 solutions by Mathtut, checkley77:
Answer by Mathtut(3670) About Me  (Show Source):
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I assume your after Jim's age
s sue's age
j jim's age
s=j-5 so if Sue is 12 then 12=j-5 so j=17
jim is 17

Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Jim=12+5=17 years old for JIm.