Question 1176123
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    Katherine + Christine = 16


       k     + (k - 2)   = 16

           2k            = 16 + 2 = 18

            k                     = 18/2 = 9.


<U>ANSWER</U>.  K is 9 years old.   C is 16-9 = 7 years old.
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