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Cody is 2 times as old as Lacy. 10 years from now the sum of their age will be 62. How old are they now?

Solution

C o d y i s 2 t im es a s o l d a s L a cy . 10 ye a rs f ro m n o w t h e s u m o f t h e i r a g e w i ll b e 62. Ho w o l d a re t h ey n o w ?

Solution

Lacy^{'} s age is : 14

Cody^{'} s age is : 28

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

2 x + 10 + x + 10 = 62

Solve for

x, 2 x + 10 + x + 10 = 62 : x = 14

Find age

Lacy^{'} s age is : 14

Cody^{'} s age is : 28

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