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OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e §5.4 Solve Applications with Systems of Equations · Try It 5 · Algebra · Systems

Solve Applications with Systems of Equations · Try It 5

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Ali is 12 years older than his youngest sister, Jameela. The sum of their ages is 40. Find their ages.

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