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Answer:

m =10

Explanation:

Barry = m

S = m+5 since they are 5 years older

A = m-3 since they are 3 years younger

Add to get the total

m + (m+5) + (m-3) = 32

Combine like terms

3m +2 = 32

Subtract 2 from each side

3m+2-2 = 32-2

3m = 30

Divide by 3

3m/3 = 30/3

m =10

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