Question

Huilan is 11 years older than Thomas. The sum of their ages is 61. What is Thomas's age?

Answer 1

25

Explanation:

Let the age of Thomas be x.

Huilan is 11 years older than Thomas,

Huilan = x + 11

The sum of their ages is 61.

x + x + 11 = 61

2x + 11 = 61

2x = 61 - 11

2x = 50

x = 50/2

x = 25

Hence,

Thomas's age is 25.