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13- Angeles is 5yrs younger
Than her husband Joseph.
The sum of their ages is 63years. How old would Angeles be in 5years time.​

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Answer: 34 years old
Let x be the age of Joseph and y the age of Angeles
x-y = 5
x + y = 63
Adding the equations
2x = 5+63=68
x = 34
Substitute x in the first eq.
Angeles is 29 years old
In years she will be 34
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