Question

Oliva is 16 years older than patrick. If the sum of their ages is 54, how old is patrick?

Answer 1

Patrick = 19

Olivia= 35

Explanation:

Olivia = 16 + Patrick (equation 1)

Patrick + Olivia= 54 (equation 2)

Replace Olivia from equation two with the value of Olivia from equation 1

Patrick + (16 + patrick) = 54

2 Patrick + 16 = 54

2 Patrick = 38

Patrick = 19

If patrick is 19, olivia is 19 + 16 = 35