Problema Solution

Today, Leela is 10 years older than her sister Amy. Her age is also 3 times Amy's age. How old is Leela

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let


l = the age of Leela

a = the age of Amy


Leela is 10 years older than her sister Amy


l = a + 10


Her age is also 3 times Amy's age


l = 3a


by solving the system of equations


l = a + 10

l = 3a


we find


l = 15 years


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Leela is 15 years old.