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Two years ago, Salim was thrice as old as his daughter and six years later, he will be four year older than twice her age. How old are they now?

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To solve the problem, we will define the present ages of Salim and his daughter using algebraic expressions and then set up equations based on the information provided in the question. ### Step-by-step Solution: 1. **Define Variables:** Let Salim's present age be \( x \) years and his daughter's present age be \( y \) years. 2. **Set Up the First Equation (Two Years Ago):** ...
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