Question

The sum of their ages is 97.The difference of their ages is 19. Find their ages.

Answer 1

the people are 39 and 58

Explanation:

1st person:

x+x+19=97

2x+19=97

2x=78

x=39

2nd person:

39+19=y

y=58!

check:

39+58=

...

97!!!!

so it is true!

hope this helped :)

Answer 2

It is 39 and 58
They equal to be 97
And subtract to be 19