SOLUTION: Jessica’s father is 25 years older than her. The sum of their ages is 53. What is Jessica’s age?

Question 1147869: Jessica’s father is 25 years older than her. The sum of their ages is 53. What is Jessica’s age?
Answer by ikleyn(52781) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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    F + J = 53

    F - J = 25

------------------------- Add the equations and see what will happen.


ANSWER.  The father is   = 39 years old.

         Jessica is 39-25 = 14 years old.

Solved.

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