SOLUTION: Nico and Suzanne are 72 years old together. In 12 years, Suzanne will be six times as old as Nico was 21 years ago. How old are they now?

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Question 1162023: Nico and Suzanne are 72 years old together. In 12 years, Suzanne will be six times as old as Nico was 21 years ago. How old are they now?
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let represent Nico's age now and let represent Suzanne's age now.

Here is what we know:






Solve the 2X2 system for and



John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it