SOLUTION: The difference between the age of Belle and Jerome is 9.The sum of their ages 3 years ago is 54.find belle's and jerome's present ages

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Question 1095449: The difference between the age of Belle and Jerome is 9.The sum of their ages 3 years ago is 54.find belle's and jerome's present ages
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The difference between the age of Belle and Jerome is 9.The sum of their ages 3 years ago is 54.find belle's and jerome's present ages.
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Step 1, find the sum of their ages now.
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"... present ages." is superfluous.
What is your age? vs. What is your present age?
Delete "present"