SOLUTION: The world’s oldest bride was 19 yr older than her groom. Together, their ages totaled 185 yr. How old were the bride and the groom?
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Question 241562: The world’s oldest bride was 19 yr older than her groom. Together, their ages totaled 185 yr. How old were the bride and the groom?
Answer by Theo(13342) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = his age
x+19 = her age
x + x + 19 = 185
2x + 19 = 185
2x = 185 - 19 = 166
x = 83
83 + 19 = 102
102 + 83 = 185
he was 83
she was 102
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