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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 will tim be six years from now

Solution

T im i s 5 ye a rs o l d er t han J o A nn . S i x ye a rs f ro m n o w, t h e s u m o f t h e i r a g es w i ll b e 79. h o w o l d w i ll t im b e s i x ye a rs f ro m n o w

Solution

Ti m^{'} s age in 6 years : 42

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 Tim's age in 6 years:

42

Ti m^{'} s age in 6 years : 42

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