SOLUTION: Two people who are seven years apart in age. A third of the sum of their ages is 33. What are their ages?

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Question 1135578: Two people who are seven years apart in age. A third of the sum of their ages is 33. What are their ages?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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x and x+7 ages

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2x=99-7=92
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