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Justin is 2 years older than Ethan. In 9 years the sum of their ages will be 30. Find the age of each boy now

Solution

J u s t in i s 2 ye a rs o l d er t han Et han . I n 9 ye a rs t h e s u m o f t h e i r a g es w i ll b e 30. F in d t h e a g e o f e a c h b oy n o w

Solution

Justin^{'} s age is : 7

Ethan^{'} s age is : 5

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x + 9 + x - 2 + 9 = 30

Solve for

x, x + 9 + x - 2 + 9 = 30 : x = 7

Find age

Justin^{'} s age is : 7

Ethan^{'} s age is : 5

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