SOLUTION: The world’s oldest bride was 19 yr older than her groom. Together, their ages totaled 185 yr. How old were the bride and the groom?

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Question 241562: The world’s oldest bride was 19 yr older than her groom. Together, their ages totaled 185 yr. How old were the bride and the groom?
Answer by Theo(13342) About Me  (Show Source):
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x = his age
x+19 = her age
x + x + 19 = 185
2x + 19 = 185
2x = 185 - 19 = 166
x = 83
83 + 19 = 102

102 + 83 = 185

he was 83
she was 102