SOLUTION: The ages of Shane and Aaron total 61 years. Shane is 11 years older than Aaron. How old are they

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Question 847594:
The ages of Shane and Aaron total 61 years. Shane is 11 years older than Aaron. How old are they
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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SHANE IS X YEARS OLD
AARON IS X+11 YEARS OLD.
X+X+11=61
2X=61-11
2X=50
X=50/2
X=25 YEARS OLD IS SHANE.
25+11=36 YEARS OLD IS AARON
PROOF
25+36=61
61=61