Question 1176141
E = Ellen's age
T = Todd's age


E + T = 34
2(E-5) + 3(T-5) = 61


E + T = 34
2E + 3T = 61+25 = 86


Multiply the first equation by 3:


3E + 3T = 102
2E + 3T = 86


Subtract to get E = 16 and T = 18.


Ellen is 16 and Todd is 18.