Question 721516
sues mother is 22 years older than susan and the sum of their ages is 60. find their ages


Let the ages be:

Susan = n

Susan's mother = n + 22

n + n + 22 = 60

2n + 22 = 60

Subtract 22 from each side of the equation.

2n + 22 - 22 = 60 - 22

2n = 38

n = 19

n + 22 = 19 + 22 = 41

Therefore:

Susan is 19 years old.

Susan's mother is 41 years old.





Lennox Obuong
Algebra Tutor