SOLUTION: The sum of the ages of Stephanie and Heather is 46. Heather is two years younger than Stephanie. Write a system of equations to determine the ages of Stephanie and Heather. My a

Question 1155064: The sum of the ages of Stephanie and Heather is 46. Heather is two years younger than Stephanie. Write a system of equations to determine the ages of Stephanie and Heather.
My answer is:
S + H = 46
H = S + 2
Please check me. Thank you
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
is correct
The 2nd equation should be:

This says -If you take Steph's age and subtract ,
then you get Heather's age.
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