Question

If Sarah is 24 years younger than her mother and if the sum of their ages is 68, how old is Sarah?

x best represents .
x - 24 best represents .

what is sarah's age and what is her mothers age ?

Answer 1

24 + x = 68 so 68-24=x.

68-24=44

Sarah's mother is 46

Answer 2

24 + x = 68 so 68-24=x.
68-24=44
Sarah's mother is 44