Question 1152883
The sum of leahs age and Andy’s age is 34. Five years ago the sum of twice leahs age and three times Andy’s age was 61 How old are they now?
<pre>Let Andy's age be A
Then Leah's is: 34 - A
We then get: 3(A - 5) + 2(34 - A - 5) = 61
3A - 15 + 2(29 - A) = 61
3A - 15 + 58 - 2A = 61
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