SOLUTION: Cary is 8 years older than Dan. In 4 years the sum of their ages will be 84. Find the age of each man now.

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Question 942727: Cary is 8 years older than Dan. In 4 years the sum of their ages will be 84. Find the age of each man now.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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C=D%2B8
In 4 years,
C%2B4%2BD%2B4=84
C%2BD=76
Substitute from the first equation,
D%2B8%2BD=76
2D%2B8=76
2D=68
D=34
and
C=34%2B8
C=42