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Natasha is 5 years older than Maurice. If the sum of their ages is 19, how old is Natasha?

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Let say Maurice is X
Natasha is x + 5

So now the equation is

X + ( x + 5) = 19

2x = 19-5

X = 14/2

X = 7

Maurice is X
That is 7

Natasha is X + 5
That is 12


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Answer:

Natasha is 12 years ils and Maurice is 7 years old

Explanation:

lets say that Maurice is 7 years old.

âgé of Natacha: +5 years ils than maurice

7+5=12

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