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AJ is 6 years younger than his sister Ella. Five years ago, the sum of their ages is 50 . How old are they 7 years from now?

Solution

AJ is 6 years younger than his sister Ella. Five years ago, the sum of their ages is 50 . How old are they 7 years from now?

Solution

Ella age in 7 years : 40

Aj age in 7 years : 34

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x - 5 + x + 6 - 5 = 50

Solve for

x, x - 5 + x + 6 - 5 = 50 : x = 27

Find age

Ella age in 7 years : 40

Aj age in 7 years : 34

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