SOLUTION: Maria is 3 years younger than Raquel. The sum of thier ages is 31. How old is each one

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Question 35417: Maria is 3 years younger than Raquel. The sum of thier ages is 31. How old is each one
Answer by narayaba(40) About Me  (Show Source):
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let x be the age of Raquel
According to the problem Maria's age is 3 years less than Raquel so Maria's age is x - 3
The sum of their ages is 31
x + x - 3 = 31
2x - 3 = 31
2x = 34
x = 17
Age of Raquel is 17
Age of Maria is 14