SOLUTION: The sum of Megan, Nicholas and John's age is 51. Megan is 5 years older than Nicholas and Nicholas is 8 years older than John. What is each of their ages?
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Question 1162861: The sum of Megan, Nicholas and John's age is 51. Megan is 5 years older than Nicholas and Nicholas is 8 years older than John. What is each of their ages?
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The sum of Megan, Nicholas and John's age is 51. Megan is 5 years older than Nicholas and Nicholas is 8 years older than John. What is each of their ages?
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M + N + J = 51
M = N + 5
N = J + 8
etc
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