Question

Josiah is 5 years older than Alexis. In 7 years the sum of their ages will be 85. How old is Josiah now?

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Answer 1

Explanation:

Alexis is X years old

Josiah is X + 5 years old

in 7 years:

Alexis is x + 7 years old

Josiah is x + 5 + 7 => x + 12 years old

Sum of their ages is 85 :

x + 7 + x + 12 = 85

2x + 19 = 85

2x = 85 - 19 = 66

x = 66/2 = 33 => Alexis age

Josiah is x + 5 = 33 + 5 = 38 years old