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Form the pair of linear equations in the following problems, and find their solutions (if they exist) by the elimination method :
Five years ago, Nuri was thrice as old as Sonu. Ten years later, Nuri will be twice as old as Sonu. How old are Nuri and Sonu ?

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Nuri = 50 years and Sonu = 20 years.
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