Problema Solution

Luis is 7 years older than Haley. In 2 years the sum of their ages will be 79. How old is Luis now?

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Let

x = the present age of Luis

In 2 years Luis will be x+2 years old.

y = the present age of Haley

In 2 years Haley will be y+2 years old.

x = y + 7

(x + 2) + (y + 2) = 79

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x = 41 years

y = 34 years

Luis is 41 years old now.