Question

Rakesh's age is less than sania's age by 5 years. the sum of their ages is 27 years. How old are they?​

Answer 1

Answer:

11

Step-by-step explanation:

x+x-5 = 27

x = 27-5/2

x = 11

Answer 2

Answer:

let age of sania is x so, age of rakesh is x-5

the sum is 27 which is given

so, x+x-5=27

2x-5=27

2x=27+5

2x=32

x=16

age of sania is 16 and age of rakesh is 11