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Tim is 5 years older than Joann. Six years from now the sum of their ages will be 79. How old are they now?

Solution

Tim is 5 years older than Joann. Six years from now the sum of their ages will be 79. How old are they now?

Solution

Tim^{'} s age is : 36

Joann^{'} s age is : 31

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x + 6 + x - 5 + 6 = 79

Solve for

x, x + 6 + x - 5 + 6 = 79 : x = 36

Find age

Tim^{'} s age is : 36

Joann^{'} s age is : 31

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