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Question 1014733: Raquel is now 3 years older than Ben. In 5 years, the sum of their ages will be 79. How old are they now?
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Raquel is now 3 years older than Ben. In 5 years, the sum of their ages will be 79. How old are they now?
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The sum of their ages is 69 now.
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R + B = 69
R - B = 3
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