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Nick is 8 years older than Jacqueline. In 7 years the sum of their ages will be 60. How old is Nick now?

Solution

N i c k i s 8 ye a rs o l d er t han J a c q u e l in e . I n 7 ye a rs t h e s u m o f t h e i r a g es w i ll b e 60. Ho w o l d i s N i c k n o w ?

Solution

Nick^{'} s age is : 27

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x + 7 + x - 8 + 7 = 60

Solve for

x, x + 7 + x - 8 + 7 = 60 : x = 27

Nick^{'} s age is : 27

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