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Question 731108: if jan is five years older than leann and the sum of there ages three years ago was thirty five then what is there ages now
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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if jan is five years older than leann and the sum of there ages three years ago was thirty five then what is there ages now
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Equations:
J = L + 5
J-3 + L-3 = 35
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J - L = 5
J + L = 41
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2J = 46
J = 23 years old
L = J - 5 = 18 years old
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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