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Danny is 8 years older than Jacquereta. In 5 years the sum of their ages will be 74. How old is Danny now?

Solution

D ann y i s 8 ye a rs o l d er t han J a c q u ere t a . I n 5 ye a rs t h e s u m o f t h e i r a g es w i ll b e 74. Ho w o l d i s D ann y n o w ?

Solution

Danny^{'} s age is : 36

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x + 5 + x - 8 + 5 = 74

Solve for

x, x + 5 + x - 8 + 5 = 74 : x = 36

Danny^{'} s age is : 36

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