SOLUTION: Stephen is 22 years older than Naomi. In 2 years, the sum of their ages will be 76. How old are they now?

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Question 923554: Stephen is 22 years older than Naomi. In 2 years, the sum of their ages will be 76. How old are they now?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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x Naomi's age now. Stephen(x+ 22)
In 2 years...
(x + 22 + 2) + (x+2) = 76
2x = 50
x = 25, Naomi's age now. Stephen 47 25%2B22
And...checking...in 2 years...
49 + 27 = 76