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James is seven times older than Ray. In ten years' time, the sum of their ages will be 52. How old are they both now?

Solution

J am es i s se v e n t im es o l d er t han R a y . I n t e n ye a r s^{'} t im e, t h e s u m o f t h e i r a g es w i ll b e 52. Ho w o l d a re t h ey b o t h n o w ?

Solution

Ray^{'} s age is : 4

James^{'} s age is : 28

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

7 x + 10 + x + 10 = 52

Solve for

x, 7 x + 10 + x + 10 = 52 : x = 4

Find age

Ray^{'} s age is : 4

James^{'} s age is : 28

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