SOLUTION: Jack is 25 years younger than his mother. Together their ages add up to 89. Find each their ages.

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Question 935813: Jack is 25 years younger than his mother. Together their ages add up to 89. Find each their ages.
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Jack: x-25
mother: x
x-25(jack's age) + x (mother's age) =89
2x-25=89
2x=114
x=57 (mother's age)
57-25 = 32 (Jack's age)
Answer: Mother's age: 57 : Jack's age: 32