SOLUTION: Mr. Shepherd is 6 years older than Mr. Mahaffey and together their ages equal 100.

Question 1175724: Mr. Shepherd is 6 years older than Mr. Mahaffey and together their ages equal 100.
Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, Alan3354:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi (Mr. Shepherd is 6 years older than) Mr. Mahaffey "x" Question States: (x+6) + x = 100 2x = 94 x = 47 Mr. Mahaffey's age Mr. Shepherd is 53 47 + 53 = 100 checks. Wish You the Best in your Studies.

Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Mr. Shepherd is 6 years older than Mr. Mahaffey and together their ages equal 100.
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The larger value is always the sum divided by 2.
(6 + 100)/2 = 53
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