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Maggie's brother is 5 years younger than three times her age. The sum of their ages is 43. How old is Maggie?
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Maggie's brother is 5 years younger than three times her age. The sum of their ages is 43.

How old is Maggie?

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Wouldn't she be 8 since 8x3 is 24 and 24-5 is 19 which equals to 43 if 24 and 19 are added together.
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