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Gina is 5 years younger than Jim. How old are they if the sum of their ages is 49?

Solution

G ina i s 5 ye a rs yo u n g er t han J im . Ho w o l d a re t h ey i f t h e s u m o f t h e i r a g es i s 49 ?

Solution

Gina^{'} s age is : 22

Jim^{'} s age is : 27

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x + x + 5 = 49

Solve for

x, x + x + 5 = 49 : x = 22

Find age

Gina^{'} s age is : 22

Jim^{'} s age is : 27

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