Question 1164127
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Let *[tex \Large x] represent Jesse's age now.  Then Molly is *[tex \Large x\ -\ 5] now.  In 9 years, Jesse will be *[tex \Large x\ +\ 9] and Molly will be *[tex \Large x\ -\ 5\ +\ 9].


Simplify the two expressions for their ages 9 years from now, sum them, and set the sum equal to 85.  Then solve for *[tex \Large x]

																
John
*[tex \LARGE e^{i\pi}\ +\ 1\ =\ 0]
My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
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