Question

The ages of Anna Ellie and Elsa are consecutive integers the sum of their ages is 120 what are their ages

Answer 1

Anna Ellie's age is (59.5) and Elsa's is 59.5+1 =60.5.

Explanation:

Let x: age of Anna Ellie. Since Elsa's and Anna's age are consecutive numbers, Elsa's age can be expressed as [text]x + 1[\tex].

The sum of their ages expressed in equation form:

`x + x+1=120`

Remember that
`x + x = 2x`. Also take one from each side of the equation:

`2x+1-1=120-1`

`2x=119`

Dividing by 2 on both sides:

`x=(119)/(2)=59.5`

Which is Anna Ellie's age (59.5) and Elsa's is 59.5+1 =60.5.