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Jack is 3 times as old as lacy. 3 years ago the sum of there ages was 14. How old are they now?

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  1. 28 May, 10:37
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    lacy = 8 jack = 24

    Step-by-step explanation:

    let x be lacys age

    3x - 3 + x-3 = 14

    3x+x - 3 = 14 + 3 = 17

    4x = 17 + 3 = 20

    x = 20/4 = 5

    lacys age now = 5+3 = 8

    jacks age now = 8 * 3 = 24
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