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The sum of three times Sophia's age and twice Nick's age is 73. Twice Sophia's age plus four times Nick's age is 86. How old is Sophia?

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3s+2n=73
2s+4n=86


Multiply top equation by 2 and then subtract second equation

4s=60
Sophia is 15
Nick is 14

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