Question

5. lan is 5 years older than Craig. If the sum of their ages is 45, find both

their ages. Be sure to create an equation then solve. *

Answer 1

Craig is 20 and Ian is 25 years old.

Explanation:

I = Ian

C = Craig

I = C + 5

45 = C + I

45 = C + C + 5

45 - 5 = C + C

40 = 2C

C = 20

I = 20 + 5

Craig is 20 and Ian is 25.

Answer 2

Answer: Ian is 25 and craig is 20

Explanation:

(45 - 5) /2 +5 to one of them