The local historical society wishes to preserve two buildings, building A and building B. The total age of the buildings is 159 years. If building A was completed 5 years after building B, what is the age of building B?
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The local historical society wishes to preserve two buildings, building A and building B. The total age of the buildings is 159 years. If building A was completed 5 years after building B, what is the age of building B?
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