SOLUTION: Ann is 5 years older than her sister Susan. The sum of their ages is 27. How old is each girl?

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Question 917171: Ann is 5 years older than her sister Susan. The sum of their ages is 27. How old is each girl?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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x Susan's age
Ann + Susan = 27
(x+5) + x = 27
2x + 5 = 27
2x = 22
x = 11 years, Susan's age and Ann is 16 years old 11%2B5
and...checking
sum = 27 years