SOLUTION: The ages of Mark and Adam add up to 28 years total. Mark is 20 years older than Adam. How many years old is Adam?

Question 705401: The ages of Mark and Adam add up to 28 years total. Mark is 20 years older than Adam. How many years old is Adam?
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Adam is 8
Answer by lwsshak3(11628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The ages of Mark and Adam add up to 28 years total. Mark is 20 years older than Adam. How many years old is Adam?
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let x=Adam's age
28-x=Mark's age
x+20=28-x
2x=8
x=4
28-x=24
Adam's age=4
Mark's age=24

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