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Question 1147791
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Pete is twice as old as Mary. 7 years ago the sum of their ages was 31. Find their ages
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josmiceli(19441)
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Let
= Mary's age now
= Pete's age now
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and
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Mary is 15
Pete is 30
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Check:
7 yrs ago the sum of their ages was:
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