Question

Bobby is 5 less than Kylie's age. Their combined
age is 43. How old is Kylie?

Answer 1

19

If you subtract 5 off of 43 and divide it by two you find Kylie's age. The reason you divide by two is because there are two people and it is a combined age, meaning you would divide by two.

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Answer 2

Kylie is 24 years old

Explanation:

kylie = x

Bobby=x-5

x+x-5=43

2x-5=43

2x=43+5

2x=48

X=24 years old