SOLUTION: The sum of Amy's age and Debbie's age is 65. If Amy is five years older than Debbie, what's their ages?

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Question 1172116: The sum of Amy's age and Debbie's age is 65. If Amy is five years older than Debbie, what's their ages?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Much like the other example.

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You can simply try substitute.
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