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becky is three years younger than carly. three years ago the sum of their ages was 27. finf their ages

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Lets say Becky currently is x, so Carly is x+3.

3 years ago, Becky was x-3, and Carly was x.

x-3+x=27

2x=30

x=15

Becky is 15

Carly is 18

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