Question 1010617
Jack is 4 years older than Jill. In 5 years, the sum of their ages will be 58. How old is each person now?

let x=Jill's present age
x+4=Jack's present age
In 5 yrs:
x+5=Jill's age
x+4+5=x+9=Jack's age
x+5+x+9=58
2x=44
x=22
x+4=26
Jill's present age=22
Jack's present age=26