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Josh is 4 years older than Delaney. In 5 years the sum of their ages will be 60. How old is Josh now?
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Josh is 4 years older than Delaney. In 5 years the sum of their ages will be 60. How old is Josh now?

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x + 5 + 4 + x + 5 = 60
2x + 14 = 60
-14 -14
2x = 46
x = 23

So, Josh's age is 23 + 4 which is 27 years old.
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