SOLUTION: Michael is 12 years older than Lynn. The sum of Lynn's and Michael's ages is 84. How old is Michael?

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Question 999168: Michael is 12 years older than Lynn. The sum of Lynn's and Michael's ages is 84. How old is Michael?
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Michael is 12 years older than Lynn. The sum of Lynn's and Michael's ages is 84. How old is Michael?
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M - L = 12
M + L = 84
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