SOLUTION: the combined ages of two people is 34.if one person is 6 years younger than the other,then find their ages

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Question 1084286: the combined ages of two people is 34.if one person is 6 years younger than the other,then find their ages
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Their ages, y and y-6;




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