Question

I need help.

Taylor is five times as old as Spenser. The sum of their ages is eighteen. How old are Taylor and Spencer?

Answer 1

Taylor is 15
Spenser is 3

(3)(5)=15
15+3=18

Answer 2

Taylor is 15

Spencer is 3

Explanation:

Spenser = x

Taylor = 5x

x+5x = 6x

6x = 18

x = 3

Thus Spencer is 3 years old and Taylor is 15 years old.