Question 429942
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Hi
sum of their ages is 47.
Let x and (47-x) represent Ted and Deanna's ages
Question states***
   (47-x) = 6x + 5
     42 = 7x
       x = 6, Ted's age

CHECKING our Answer*** (Deanna is 41)
 41 = 6*6 + 5 = 36+5 = 41