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Question 997003: Richard is seven years older than lilia. In ten years, the sum of their ages will be 51
how old is Richard now?.
Found 2 solutions by Timnewman, MathTherapy:
Answer by Timnewman(323) About Me  (Show Source):
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R=rechard
L=lilian
R=7+L
In ten yrs time,
R=L+17,
Lilian=10
Then,
L+17+10=51
L+27=51
L=51-27
L=24yrs
Also
R=L+17
R=24+17
R=41yrs
Rechard is 41yrs now

Answer by MathTherapy(10552) About Me  (Show Source):
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Richard is seven years older than lilia. In ten years, the sum of their ages will be 51
how old is Richard now?.
Richard's current age: highlight_green%2819%29