SOLUTION: Jack was 14 years older than Priscilla. Together their ages totaled 154 years what were there ages

Question 764304: Jack was 14 years older than Priscilla. Together their ages totaled 154 years what were there ages
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Jack was 14 years older than Priscilla. Together their ages totaled 154 years what were there ages
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Equations:
j = p + 14
j + p = 154
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Substitute for "j" and solve for "p":
p+14+p = 154
2p = 140
p = 70 (pricilla'a age)
Slve for "j":
j = p + 14
j = 84 (jack's age)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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