SOLUTION: Todd is 7 years older than Kayla. In 7 years the sum of their ages will be 55. How old is Todd now?

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Question 931868: Todd is 7 years older than Kayla. In 7 years the sum of their ages will be 55. How old is Todd now?

Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) About Me  (Show Source):
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x = todd age now
y = kayla age now
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x = y + 7
(x + 7) + (y + 7) = 55
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put the system of linear equations into standard form
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x - y = 7
x + y = 41
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solution:
x = todd age now = 24
y = kayla age now = 17
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