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Cameron is 7 years older than Alexis. In 6 years the sum of their ages will be 57. How old is Cameron now?
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Let
x = the current age of Alexis
y = the current age of Cameron
Cameron is 7 years older than Alexis means:
y = x + 7
In 6 years the sum of their ages will be 57 means:
(x + 6) + (y + 6) = 57
We need to solve the following system of equations:
y = x + 7
(x + 6) + (y + 6) = 57
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x = 19 years
y = 26 years
Cameron is 26 years old now.