Question

Nick is three years young than Sam. The sum of their ages is 33. How old are they?

Answer 1

Nick is 15

Sam is 18

here: 33-3 =30

30/2= 15

15+3=18

Answer 2

let the age of Nick is x ; and age of Sam is y;

X = Y -3;( Nick is 3 yrs younger than Sam)

X + Y = 33;

now solving both the equation by putting the value of x = y-3 In x+y = 33;

y-3+y = 33;

2y = 33+3;

y = 36/2 = 18;

x = 18-3;

x = 15