Question

Logan is 2 years older than Lindsey. Five years ago, the sum of their ages was 30. Find Lindsey’s

current age.

Answer 1

lindsey = x = 19

logan = x + 2 = 21

Explanation:

lindsey =x

logan = x + 2

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5 yrs back

lindsey = x - 5

logan = x + 2 - 5 = x - 3

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x- 5 + x - 3 = 30

x + x - = 30 +5 +3

2x = 38

x = 38/ 2 = 19