document.write( "Question 1157004: John is 4 years older than Emma. The sum of their ages is 36. What is the equation? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #779781 by VFBundy(438)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Emma = x \n" ); document.write( "John = x + 4 \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "x + (x + 4) = 36 \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "2x + 4 = 36 \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "2x = 32 \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "x = 16 \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "Emma = x = 16 \n" ); document.write( "John = x + 4 = 20 |