SOLUTION: Mark is 11 years older than twice Paul's age. Five years ago, the sum of their ages was 52. How old is Mark now?

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Question 810467: Mark is 11 years older than twice Paul's age. Five years ago, the sum of their ages was 52. How old is Mark now?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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m=11+2p,
m-5+p-5=52
m+p=62
m=62-p
11+2p=62-p
3p=51
p=17
m=62-17
m=45
m = 45, p = 17