Question
Mary is two years older than Robert. The sum of their ages is 28. Write an expression for each person, write the equation for the situation and find out how old each person is.
Answers
Reiny
Robert's current age --- x
Mary's current age ---- x+2
x + x+2 = 28
take it from there
Mary's current age ---- x+2
x + x+2 = 28
take it from there
Ms. Sue
R + R + 2 = 28
2R = 26
R = 13
Robert is 13.
2R = 26
R = 13
Robert is 13.