If Adam is 30 years older than Alyssa and the sum of their ages is 36. How old are they?

Answer 1

30 + x = 36

Answer 2

Ms. Sue meant to say:

x + 30+x = 36

Answer 3

2x = 6
x = 3

But 3 + 30 = 33

What am I doing wrong?

Answer 4

x=3, so
Alysia is 3 and Adam is 33
3+33 = 36

Answer 5

Ahhh!! Thanks Reiny. I just couldn't see that before.