Question

Devaughn is 11 years older than Sydney. The sum of their ages is 53 . What is Sydney's age?

Answer 1

x+11+x=53

2x+11=53

-11. -11

2x=42

x=21

Sydney is 21 years old

Devaughn is 32 years old

Answer 2

Sydney is 21 years old

Explanation:

1. subtract 11 from 53 (53-11=42)

2. divide the difference by 2 (42/2=21)