SOLUTION: Lorna is 5years younger than Danny the sum of their ages is 35.find their age.

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Question 994608: Lorna is 5years younger than Danny the sum of their ages is 35.find their age.
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L=D-5
.
.
.
L%2BD=35
Substituting,
D-5%2BD=35
2D=40
D=20
Then,
L%2B20=35
L=15