The sum of the ages of Mary and Elisha in four years is 49. Six years ago, Mary was 9 years older than Elisha. How old are they now? 2. Reex John’s father is five times olde

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1. The sum of the ages of Mary and Elisha in four years is 49. Six years ago, Mary was 9 years older than Elisha. How old are they now?

2. Reex John’s father is five times older than Reex John and Reex John is twice as old as his sister Princess. In two years, the sum of their ages will be 58. How old is Reex John now?

3. Four years ago, Noriel was three less than twice King’s age. In five years, Noriel will be 6 years older than King. How old are they now?

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