Problema Solution
Mrs. Wang is 23 years older than her daughter. In 5 years, their ages will total 63. How old are they now?
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Let 'x' represent the age of the daughter and 'y' the age of the Mrs. Wang now.
y = 23 + x
x + 5 + y + 5 = 63
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x = 15 years
y = 38 years
Mrs. Wang is 38 years old now and her daughter is 15 years old now.