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Collin is 35 years younger than Molly. 8 years ago, Molly's age was 2 times Collin's age. How old is Collin now?

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c = m - 35 ... c + 35 = m

2 (c - 8) = m - 8

substituting ... 2 c - 16 = c + 35 - 8 ... solve for c

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no it would be 16

lustine might be right

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