Problema Solution
Maureen's dad is 32 years older than Maureen. Six years ago, the sum of their ages was 52. How old is Maureen now?
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let
x = the present age of Maureen's dad
y = the present age of Maureen
Maureen's dad is 32 years older than Maureen
x = y + 32
the sum of their ages is 52 years
x + y = 52
by solving the system of equations
x = y + 32
x + y = 52
we find
x = 42 years
y = 10 years
Maureen is 10 years old now.