SOLUTION: Paul is 7 years older than Katie. In 6 years the sum of their ages will be 53. How old is Paul now?

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Question 1093007: Paul is 7 years older than Katie. In 6 years the sum of their ages will be 53. How old is Paul now?
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Paul is 7 years older than Katie. In 6 years the sum of their ages will be 53. How old is Paul now?
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In 6 years the sum of their ages will be 53.
Step 1, find the sum of their ages now.
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