Question

15. Jack is 25 years younger than his mother. Together, their ages add up to 89
(a) Write a variable for Jack's age.______
(b) Write a variable for Jack's mom's age.______
(c) Write an equation about the sum of their ages.______
(d) How old is Jack ?______
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Answer 1

Answer:

your answer is given above

Answer 2

Jack: x-25

mother: x

x-25(jack's age) + x (mother's age) =89

2x-25=89

2x=114

x=57 (mother's age)

57-25 = 32 (Jack's age)

Answer: Mother's age: 57 : Jack's age: 32