Question 1117679
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Jake is seven years older than Sydney. In eight years {{{cross(this)}}} {{{cross(some)}}} THE SUM of their ages will be 49. How old is Jack now?
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j, Jake's age now, which the question asks



Ages j and j-7


{{{(j+8)+(j-7+8)=49}}}


{{{2j+9=49}}}

{{{2j=40}}}

{{{highlight(j=20)}}}