Question

Devon is 36 years older than his son, Milan. The sum of both their ages is 48. Usingthe variables d and m in represent the ages of Devon and Milan, respectively, write asystem of equations to describe this situation. Enter the equations below, separated bya comma.How old is Devon?Pls see the picture

Answer 1

Let

d -----> ages of Devon

m ---> ages of Milan

we have that

d+m=48 ------> equation 1

d=m+36 -----> equation 2

Solve the system of equations

substitute equation 2 in equation 1

(m+36)+m=48

solve for m

2m=48-36

2m=12

m=6

d=6+36

d=42

therefore

Devon is 42 years old

Milan is 6 years old