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06-03-2017
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Jack was 18 years older than Priscilla. Together their ages totaled 158 years. What were their ages?

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amelia18 amelia18

06-03-2017

Jack is 88 years old and Priscilla is 70 years old.
88+70=158
88-70=18

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arnolde1234 arnolde1234

06-03-2017

Priscilla's age is x. Then Jack's age is x + 18. Then x + x + 18 = 158.

2x + 18 = 158
2x = 140
x = 70
Priscilla is 70.
Jack is 88.
Hope that helped!

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