<PRE><B>Question 660419</B>
jack was 11 years older that priscilla. Together their ages totaled 153. What were their ages?

Let the age of Jack be n + 11

Let the age of Priscilla be n

Therefore:

n + 11 + n = 153

Combine like terms:

n + n = 2n

2n + 11 = 153

Subtract 11 from each side of the equation.

2n + 11 - 11 = 153 - 11

Combine like terms:

11 - 11 = 0

153 - 11 = 142

2n = 142

Divide each side by 2

2n/2 = 142/2

n = 71

n + 11 = 71 + 11 = 82

Therefore:

Priscilla is 71 years old and

Jack is 82 years old




Lennox Obuong
Algebra 2 Student
Email: obuong3@aol.com</PRE>