SOLUTION: Marcus is 3 years older than Sydney. In 3 years the sum of their ages will be 65. How old is Marcus now?

SOLUTION: Marcus is 3 years older than Sydney. In 3 years the sum of their ages will be 65. How old is Marcus now?

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Question 1052594: Marcus is 3 years older than Sydney. In 3 years the sum of their ages will be 65. How old is Marcus now?
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