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Ms.enigma said, "five less than one third of my age is 14." How old is ms. Enigma?
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Ms.enigma said, "five less than one third of my age is 14." How old is ms. Enigma?

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x - the age of Ms Enigma


(1)/(3)x-5=14 \\ (1)/(3)x=14+5 \\ (1)/(3)x=19 \\ (1)/(3) \cdot 3 x=19 \cdot3 \\ x=57

She's 57 years old.
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