SOLUTION: Barbara and Sue are mother and daughter. Together, their ages add to 41. Sue is five years older than three times Barbara's age. How old are Sue and Barbara?

Question 863942: Barbara and Sue are mother and daughter. Together, their ages add to 41. Sue is five years older than three times Barbara's age. How old are Sue and Barbara?
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Barbara and Sue are mother and daughter. Together, their ages add to 41. Sue is five years older than three times Barbara's age. How old are Sue and Barbara?
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let x=Barbara's age
41-x=Sue's age
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41-x=3x+5
4x=36
x=9
41-x=32
Barbara's age=9
Sue's age=32
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