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The sum of all the ages of Dylan and Renee is 57 years . 9 yrs ago , Dylans age was 2 times Renee's age. How old is Dylan now?​

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Answer:

Explanation:

let present age of

Dylan=x

Renee=y

x+y=57

9 years ago

x-9=2(y-9)=2y-18

x=2y-18+9=2y-9

so 2y-9+y=57

3y=57+9=66

y=66/3=22

x+22=57

x=57-22=35

Dylan's present age=35 years

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