SOLUTION: Mary's sister is 7 years older than Mary.Their combined ages add up to 35. How old is Mary?

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Question 235127: Mary's sister is 7 years older than Mary.Their combined ages add up to 35. How old is Mary?
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Let represent Mary's age. Then represents Mary's sister's age.



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