Question 285610
j = jamie's age.
a = amy's age.


j = a + 5


sum of their ages is 19 means the sum of a + a + 5 = 19.


This becomes 2a + 5 = 19.


Subtract 5 from both sides of the equation to get 2a = 14.


Divide both sides of the equation by 2 to get a = 7.


amy is 7 years old.


jamie is 7 + 5 = 12 years old


sum of their ages is 19.





means jamie is 5 years older than amy.