Question

Sam Is 11 years older than Susan the sum of their ages in years is 27 what’s sams age in years

Answer 1

Sam is 19 years old.

Explanation:

If their ages add up to 27 and Sam was 19 then Susan would be 8 years old. 8+19=27.

Answer 2

19

Explanation:

Let Sam be x

Let Susan be y

x = y+11

x + y = 27

Substitute (x) with (y+11)

(y+11) + y = 27

Solve the equation

2y + 11 = 27

2y = 16

y = 8

Susan's age is 8.

Sam's age is 8 + 11

Sam's age is 19

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