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.