<PRE><B>Question 618819</B>
Let the age of Andy be n
Therefore the age of Linda is: (n - 6)

Their total ages is: n + (n - 6) = n + n - 6

= 2n - 6 = 32

Add 6 to each side of the equation

2n - 6 + 6 = 32 + 6

Combine like terms:

-6 + 6 = 0

32 + 6 = 38

2n = 38

Divide each side by 2

2n/2 = 38/2

n = 19

n - 6 = 19 - 6

19 - 6 = 13

Andy is 19 years old and

Linda is 13 years old.

19 + 13 = 32</PRE>