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Advanced Word Problem Solver
Solving your problem…
Step 1: Understanding the Problem
Let’s break down the given information:
- Let x be John’s current age
- Mary’s age is x/2
- In 5 years: (x + 5) + (x/2 + 5) = 35
Step 2: Setting up the Equation
(x + 5) + (x/2 + 5) = 35
Simplify: 3x/2 + 10 = 35
Step 3: Solving the Equation
3x/2 = 25
x = 16.67
Step 4: Final Answer
John is 17 years old
Mary is 8 years old
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Word Problem Solver
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Problem Statement | The word problem to be solved. |
| Known Variables | The variables and their values provided in the problem. |
| Equation Setup | The equations formed from the problem statement and known variables. |
| Solution | The solution to the problem based on the equations. |
| Purpose | Used to solve word problems by setting up and solving equations based on the given information. |