Question

The sum of the ages of mr a and mr z is 65 years. the difference of their ages is 7 years.what are their ages

Answer 1

29 and 36

Explanation:

65 split in two since there are 2 people is 32.5

Since there is a 7 year difference, split 7 in half also which is 3.5

Subtract 3.5 from 32.5 to get the younger ones age and and add 3.5 to 32.5 to get the older one's age.

32.5-3.5= 29

32.5+3.5= 36

Answer 2

29, and 36

Explanation:

65-7= 58

58/2= 29

29+7= 36