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Juan is 5 years older then John. Six years ago the sum of their ages was 25. How old are they now?

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NOW:
John --- x
Juan --- x+5

6 years ago:
John --- x-6
Juan --- x+5-6 = x-1

x+5 + x-1 = 25

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