SOLUTION: Mr Gillman is3 years younger than his wife. the sum of their ages is 95. how old is mr gillman.

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Question 520715: Mr Gillman is3 years younger than his wife. the sum of their ages is 95. how old is mr gillman.

Answer by mananth(16946)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
wife =x
Mr. Gillman = x-3
x-3 +x=95
2x-3=95
+3
2x=98
x=98/2
x=49 wifes's age
Mr. gillman is 49-3 = 46 years

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