SOLUTION: Mark was 21 years older than Ashley. Together their ages totaled 165 years. What were their ages?

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Question 644380: Mark was 21 years older than Ashley. Together their ages totaled 165 years. What were their ages?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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M = 21+A

M+A = 165

21+A+A = 165

21+2A = 165

2A = 165 - 21

2A = 144

A = 144/2

A = 72

So Ashely is 72 years old.

M = 21+A

M = 21+72

M = 93

And Mark is 93 years old.

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