why did you repost??
look on your other one the answers are there
The sum of Jason's and Elton's ages is 30 years. Jason is 8 years older than Elton. How old is Elton?
3 answers
jasons age + eltons age =30 years
eltons age = x
jasons age = x+8
therefore:
x+x+8=30
2x=22
x=11
plug into problem
elton is 11
jason is 19
combined age is 30
eltons age = x
jasons age = x+8
therefore:
x+x+8=30
2x=22
x=11
plug into problem
elton is 11
jason is 19
combined age is 30
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