Question

Devaughn is 15 years older than Sydney. the sum of their ages is 113. what is sydneys age?

Answer 1

the answer is Sydney's age is 49. Devaughn's is 64

Answer 2

49

Explanation:

devaughn= x+15

sydney= x

set an equation adding both their ages

x+x+15=113

2x+15=113

subtract 15 from both sides

2x=98

x=49

sydney is 49