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A girl is three years older than her brother. If their combined age is 35 years, how old is each

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1. The girl can be represented by a, while the brother can be represented by b.
2. b+3 = a
a+b = 35 (Solve the system of equations.)
3. b+ 3 + b = 35
4. 2b = 32
5. b = 16. a = 19

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