SOLUTION: Allan's age is a years old. Phil is seven years older than Allan. The sum of their ages is 29. Write an equation to determine Allan's age.
Algebra ->
Customizable Word Problem Solvers
-> Age
-> SOLUTION: Allan's age is a years old. Phil is seven years older than Allan. The sum of their ages is 29. Write an equation to determine Allan's age.
Log On
Question 1105667: Allan's age is a years old. Phil is seven years older than Allan. The sum of their ages is 29. Write an equation to determine Allan's age. Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Allan's age is a years old. Phil is seven years older than Allan. The sum of their ages is 29. Write an equation to determine Allan's age.
---------
P - a = 7
P + a = 29
------------- Add
2P = 36
P = 18
a = 11
