SOLUTION: Tom is seven years younger than Matt. Three years from now the sum of their age will be 19. How old is Matt?Tom?

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Question 937168: Tom is seven years younger than Matt. Three years from now the sum of their age will be 19. How old is Matt?Tom?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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x Matt's age NOW
Three years from now...
(x+3) + (x-7 + 3) = 19
2x = 20
x = 10, Matt's age NOW. Tom is 3 10-7
And...checking
Three years from now...
13 + 6 = 19