1. Original Statements:

   • Jared is 5 years older than Alma.
   • In 9 years, the sum of their ages will be 67.

2. Identify the Unknowns:

   • Let’s call Alma’s current age A.
   • Let’s call Jared’s current age J.

3. Translate the Statements into Equations:

   • “Jared is 5 years older than Alma” translates to “J = A + 5”.
   • “In 9 years, the sum of their ages will be 67” translates to “(A + 9) + (J + 9) = 67”.

4. Construct the Original Equations:

   • We have two equations now:
     1. J = A + 5
     2. (A + 9) + (J + 9) = 67

5. Solve the Equations:

   • First, substitute the value of J from the first equation into the second equation: (A + 9) + (A + 5 + 9) = 67
   • Combine like terms: 2A + 23 = 67
   • Subtract 23 from both sides: 2A = 44
   • Divide by 2: A = 22

6. Find Jared’s Age:

   • Use the first equation J = A + 5 to find Jared’s age: J = 22 + 5
   • J = 27

7. Final Result:

   • Jared is currently 27 years old.

So, Jared is 27 years old right now.