Sam is 9 years older than angel. Six years from now, Sam age will be thrice the age of angel 3 years ago. Find their present ages.

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Let x be Sam's age and y be Angel's age.

"Sam is 9 years older than Angel."

x = y + 9

"Six years from now..."
x + 6

"...thrice the age of Angel 3 years ago".

3(y - 3)

x + 6 = 3(y - 3)