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Aaron is 15 centimeters taller than Peter, and five times Aaron's height exceeds two times Peter's height by 525 centimeters.
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Aaron is 15 centimeters taller than Peter, and five times Aaron's height exceeds two times Peter's height by 525 centimeters.

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Let Aaron Height Be x

Aaron = x cm
Peter = x-15 cm
5(x)-2(x-15) = 525 cm
5x-2x+30= 525 cm
3x+30=525
3x=525-30
3x=495
x= 495÷3
x= 165 cm
Aaron Height = x = 165 CM
Peter Heigt = x-15 = 165-15 = 150 CM
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