Question

Timmy and Tommy are two boys whose ages add up to 23.Timmy is 5 years older than Tommy.How old are they?

Answer 1

Answer:

Let tommy's age be x.

Timmy's age= 5+x (given)

Also,

x+5+x=23 (given)

2x + 5=23

2x= 23-5

2x= 18

x= 18/2

x= 9

Therefore,

Tommy's age is 9 years

Timmy's age is 5+x = 9+5 = 14 years.

Answer 2

Answer:

9

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