Let x = Jennifer's age.
x + x + 5 = 51
2x = 46
x = 23
x + x + 5 = 51
2x = 46
x = 23
Jennifer's age = x
Susan's age = x + 5
According to the given information, the sum of their ages is 51. So, we can write the equation:
x + (x + 5) = 51
Simplifying the equation:
2x + 5 = 51
To isolate x, we subtract 5 from both sides:
2x = 46
Then, divide both sides by 2:
x = 23
So, Jennifer is 23 years old. To find Susan's age, we substitute this value into the equation:
Susan's age = 23 + 5 = 28
Therefore, Jennifer is 23 years old and Susan is 28 years old.
Let's say Jennifer's age is 'x' years. Since Susan is 5 years older, her age would be 'x + 5' years.
The sum of their ages is given as 51, so we can write the equation:
x + (x + 5) = 51
Now, let's simplify the equation and solve for 'x':
2x + 5 = 51
Subtracting 5 from both sides:
2x = 46
Dividing both sides by 2:
x = 23
So, Jennifer is 23 years old.
To find Susan's age, we substitute x back into the equation:
Susan's age = x + 5 = 23 + 5 = 28
Therefore, Susan is 28 years old.