Question 731108
if jan is five years older than leann and the sum of there ages three years ago was thirty five then what is there ages now
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Equations:
J = L + 5
J-3 + L-3 = 35
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J - L = 5
J + L = 41
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2J = 46
J = 23 years old
L = J - 5 = 18 years old
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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