SOLUTION: Shawniqua is 8 years younger than HiKiem. Their combined ages are 58. How old is Shawniqua? How old is HiKiem?

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Question 1022835: Shawniqua is 8 years younger than HiKiem. Their combined ages are 58.
How old is Shawniqua?
How old is HiKiem?
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi there,
Make HiKiem's age = x
so, Shawniqua = x - 8
Their combined ages are 58.
x + x - 8 = 58
Collect like terms
2x = 58 + 8
2x = 66
x = 33.
HiKiem is 33 years old
Shawniqua is 25 years old.
Hope this helps :-)