SOLUTION: The sum of fred and wilmas age is 67. Fred is 5years older then wilma. How old are they?

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Question 908348: The sum of fred and wilmas age is 67. Fred is 5years older then wilma. How old are they?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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x Wilma's age
Fred + Wilma
(x+5) + x = 67
2x = 62
x = 31, Wilma's age. Fred is 36 31%2B5
checking...
sum = 67