Michael is twice as old as Ann. If 14 is added to Ann’s age and 22 is subtracted from Michael’s age, their ages will be equal. W

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hat are their present ages?

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Digiron [165] · Answer 1 · 2022-02-06T03:19:08+03:00

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Answer: Michael is 72 while Ann is 36.

Step-by-step explanation: Let X represent Michael's age and Y represent Ann's. From the first sentence,

Y=2X. (eqn 1)

14+X=Y-22 (eqn 2)

X-Y=-22-14

X-Y=-36; But Y=2X.

Therefore, X-2X=-36; -X=-36; X=36. Hence, Y=2*36; Y=72.