Problema Solution

Tim is 5 years older than JoAnn.six years from from now their ages will be 79.how old are they now

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Joann'a age = x

Tim's age = x + 5

Six years from now their ages:

Joann'a age = x + 6

Tim's age = x + 5 + 6 

Equation:

x + 6 + x + 5 + 6 =79

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x = 31

31 + 5 = 36

Hence, Joann is 31 years old, and Tim is 36 years old.