Let Alphanso's age be A

Then Lauren's is A - 8

Since in 6 years, their ages will sum to 84, their ages now sum to 84 - 2(6), or 84 - 12 = 72

Therefore, we get: A + A - 8 = 72

2A = 80

A, or Alfonso is:  

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