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The sum of Mr. Hackett and his wife's age is 97. Mr. Hackett's age is 40 more than half his wife's age. How old are they?

The sum of Mr. Hackett and his wife's age is 97. Mr. Hackett's age is 40 more than half his wife's age. How old are they?
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The sum of Mr. Hackett and his wife's age is 97. Mr. Hackett's age is 40 more than half his wife's age. How old are they?

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mr.hackett would be
88.5 years old because 97/2 is 48.5 plus 40 equals 88.5
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