Question

Micheal is 17 years older than John. In four years the sum of their age will be 49. Find Micheal's present age.

Answer 1

The sum of their age at the present:
49 -2*4= 49 -8= 41

Michael's present age is:
(41+ 17)/2= 29

Michael's present age is 29~

Answer 2

Michael is 29, and John is 12.
In four years, michael will be 33 and john will be 16, which adds up to 49.