SOLUTION: Gina is two years older than Keith. The sum of their ages is 5. How old is each?

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Question 1112848: Gina is two years older than Keith. The sum of their ages is 5. How old is each?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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k+2 and k, ages

k%2B2%2Bk=5
2k%2B2=5
2k=3
k=3%2F2------not whole number

Keith, 1.5 years
Gina, 3.5 years