Problema Solution
Michael is 17 years older than John. in four years the sum of their ages will be 49. How old will Micheal be in four years?
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let
m = the age of Michael now
j = the age of John now
Michael is 17 years older than John:
m = j - 17
in four years the sum of their ages will be 49:
m + 4 +j + 4 = 49
by solving the system of equations:
m = j - 17
m + 4 +j + 4 = 49
we find:
m = 12 years
j = 29 years
click here to see the step by step solution of the system of equations:
12 + 4 = 16
In 4 years Michael will be 16 years old.