Question

jayant is 6 years older than jaya.if the sum of their ages is 30,what are their ages in algebraic method

Answer 1

Answer:

Let age of joya be x yrs

∴ age of jayant =x+6 yrs

Sum =x+x+6=30

2x+6=30

2x=24

x=12

age of jaya =12yrs

age of jayant =18yrs

Answer 2

Answer:

age of Jaya =x

age of jayant =x+6

sum of age =30

x+x+6=30

2x=30-6

x=24/2

x=12