Question

Jamal is 22 years older than Autumn. In 4 years, the sum of their ages will be 72. How old are they now?

Jamal is
years old, and Autumn is
years old.

Answer 1

Lets say that Autumn's current age is:
`\boxed{x}`

That means Jamal's age =
`\boxed{x+22}`

In 4 years:

Autumn's age is:
`\boxed{x+4}`

Jamal's age is:
`x+22+4=\boxed{x+26}`

(you add 4 because in 4 years, they will be four years older)

Now that we've worked out their ages in 4 years, we can form an equation, and solve. Because their ages now add up to be equal to 72:

`(x+4)+(x+26)=72`

`2x+30=72`

`2x=42`

`\boxed{x=21}`

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So Autumns age is: 21 and

Jamal's age is: 21 + 22 = 43

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Answer:

Autumn = 21 years old

Jamal = 43 years old

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