SOLUTION: nick is 5 years olden than will. the sum of their ages is 21. how old is nick?

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Question 1096044: nick is 5 years olden than will. the sum of their ages is 21. how old is nick?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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nick is 5 years olden [sic] than will. the sum of their ages is 21. how old is nick?
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olden?
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n = w + 5
n + w = 21
etc