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Jack was 9 years older than Priscilla. Together their ages totaled 165 years. What were their ages?
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Jack was 9 years older than Priscilla. Together their ages totaled 165 years. What were their ages?

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165 - 9 = 156 years
This is to equallise their age

156 ÷ 2 = 78 years
78 + 9 = 87 years

∴ Priscilla is 78 years old and Jack is 87 years old.
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priscilla is 78 and jack is 87
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