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Cynthia is three years older than Dina. The sum of their ages is 31. Find their ages. what are the equation for Dina and for Cynthai

I posted this equation for you over half an hour ago.

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Ms. Sue i have some question if Dina is x=14 how about for Cynthia

Please go back and read the problem again. The answer is obvious!

okay thank you i understand

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