Question 1102130
Sonya is 22 years younger than he mother. The average of their ages is 16. What is Sonya's age and her mothers name? 
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S = M-22
(S+M)/2 = 16
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Solve for "S"::
Note:: M = S+22
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Substitute for "M" and solve for "S"::
(S + S+22)/2 = 16
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2S + 22 = 32
2S = 54
Sonya = 27 yrs old
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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