Question 937579

Michael is 17 years older than John. In 4 years, the sum of their ages will be 49. Write an equation that can used to find Michael's present age.
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Let Michael's current age, be M
Then John's is: M - 17
Since in 4 years their ages then will sum to 49, then we have: 
{{{highlight_green(M + 4 + M - 17 + 4 = 49)}}}
Continue to solve for M, Michael's current age.