document.write( "Question 1124479: Aaron is 5 years older than Ryan. The sum of their ages is 27. How old are Aaron and Ryan? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #740782 by Cromlix(4381)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Hi there, \n" ); document.write( "Ryan = x \n" ); document.write( "so,Aaron= x + 5 \n" ); document.write( "Ryan's age + Aaron's age = 27 years \n" ); document.write( "x + (x + 5) = 27 \n" ); document.write( "2x + 5 = 27 \n" ); document.write( "2x + 5 - 5 = 27 - 5 Five off both sides) \n" ); document.write( "2x = 22 \n" ); document.write( "x = 22/2 \n" ); document.write( "x = 11. \n" ); document.write( "Ryan = 11 years old \n" ); document.write( "Aaron = 16 years old \n" ); document.write( "Hope this helps :-) \n" ); document.write( " |