SOLUTION: Maria is five year older than George. the sum of their ages is 37. What are their ages?

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Question 1109129: Maria is five year older than George. the sum of their ages is 37. What are their ages?
Answer by ikleyn(52879) About Me  (Show Source):
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M + G = 37,    (1)
M - G =  5.    (2)
--------------------------Add the two equations.   You will get


M + M = 37 + 5,

2M = 42  ====>  M = 42%2F2 = 21.


Answer.  Maria is 21 years old.   George is 21-5 = 16 years old.


Check.   21 + 16 = 37    ! Correct !