Question

Write a real-life word problem that can be solved using the system of equations below. Include a definition of the variables. x + y = 325 y = x + 27

Answer 1

The sum of Ade and Shola is 325. Shola is 25 years older than Ade. Find their present ages.

Explanation:

Let x be the present age of Ade

Let y be present age of Shola

x + y = 325 means that the sum of their age is 325

y = x + 25 means that the Shola is 25 years older than Ade

Problem statement

The sum of Ade and Shola is 325. Shola is 25 years older than Ade. Find their present ages.