Question 1171102
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    L     + C = 37

    (C+5) + C = 37

    2C        = 37 - 5

    2C        = 32

     C        = 32/2 = 16.


     L = C+5 = 16 + 5 = 21.


<U>ANSWER</U>.  Lynn is 21 years old.   Carol is 16 years old.
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