Question

Savita'S+mother+is+28+yrs+older+than+Savita+.+if+the+sum+of+their+ages+is+44,++Find+the+age+of+savita

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let Savita's age be x years old

Mother = x + 28

Sum of ages is 44

x + (x+28) = 44

x + x + 28 = 44

2x + 28 = 44

2x = 44 - 28

2x = 16

x = 16/2

x = 8

x + 28 = 8 + 28 = 36

Savita is 8 years old and her mother is 36 years old.

Answer 2

Answer:

Let Savita's age be x years old

Mother = x + 28

Sum of ages is 44

x + (x+28) = 44

x + x + 28 = 44

2x + 28 = 44

2x = 44 - 28

2x = 16

x = 16/2

x = 8

x + 28 = 8 + 28 = 36

Savita is 8 years old and her mother is 36 years old.