Question

Patty is 6 years younger than marci. 7 years ago their ages totalled 26. HOW OLD IS EACH NOW?

Answer 1

Consider, Age of patty=x

Age of Merci=(x+6)

Before seven years,

(x-7)+(x-1)=26

2x-8=26

x=17

so, Y=23

Now, Patty is 17 years of age. and

  Marci is 23.