SOLUTION: Sue is 2 years older than mary.mary is 3 years younger than bob. How old is bob

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Question 1053657: Sue is 2 years older than mary.mary is 3 years younger than bob. How old is bob
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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Bob is x
Mary is x-3
Sue is x-1, 2 years older than M., and x-3+2=x-1
Without further information, such as the sum of their ages, Bob's numerical age cannot be determined.