Asked by Kelly

If Adam is 30 years older than Alyssa and the sum of their ages is 36. How old are they?
Answered by Ms. Sue
30 + x = 36

Answered by Reiny
Ms. Sue meant to say:

x + 30+x = 36
Answered by Ms. Sue
2x = 6
x = 3

But 3 + 30 = 33

What am I doing wrong?


Answered by Reiny
x=3, so
Alysia is 3 and Adam is 33
3+33 = 36
Answered by Ms. Sue
Ahhh!! Thanks Reiny. I just couldn't see that before.