SOLUTION: justin is 64 years younger than maggie. 5 years ago, Maggie's age was 3 times justin's age. how old is justin now?

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Question 1147121: justin is 64 years younger than maggie. 5 years ago, Maggie's age was 3 times justin's age. how old is justin now?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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j, justin
j+64, maggie

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