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Question 1132314: a girl is 27 years younger than her father. in 3 years time, thhe sum of their ages will be 51. how old are they now
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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Father, y
Girl, y-27

%28y%2B3%29%2B%28y-27%2B3%29=51
y%2By%2B6-27=51
2y=51%2B27-6
2y=51%2B21=72
highlight%28y=36%29------------Father

36-27=highlight%289%29--------Girl