SOLUTION: Jack is 23 years younger than Jill. Seven years from now the the sum of their ages will be 45. How old is Jill now?

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Question 897870: Jack is 23 years younger than Jill. Seven years from now the the sum of their ages will be 45.
How old is Jill now?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x represent Jill's age and x-23 Jack's age NOW

(x+7) + (x-23+7) = 45

   2x = 54

    x = 27, Jill's age and Jack is 4 NOW

CHECKING our answer*** 7 years from now

 34 + 11 = 45