SOLUTION: What is the solution of this problem? Ethan is 23 years older than Evan. If the sum of Ethan and Evan’s age is 43, how old are Ethan and Evan?

Question 1176316: What is the solution of this problem? Ethan is 23 years older than Evan. If the sum of Ethan and Evan’s age is 43, how old are Ethan and Evan?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Hi
Question Sets Up for Evan's age 'x'

 (x+23) + x = 43
     2x = 20 
      x = 10  Evan's age and Ethan is 33     

10 + 33 = 43 checks.
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