Question 1034930
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X is 5 years older than Y. Z is 6 years older than X. How old are each person if the sum of their ages is 31?
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Let "y" is the age of the person Y.

Then the age of X is (y+5), and the age of Z is (y+5)+6, according to the condition.

The sum of ages is y + (y+5) + ((y+5)+6) = 3y + 16, and it is equal to 31.

So you have this equation

3y + 16 = 31.

Solve it for "y" and get the answer.

Should I explain more or you just can to complete it yourself?
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