Question

Nina and Ryan have a combined age of 50. Rayan is 5 years old than twice Nina's age. Write a system of equation to represent how old Nina and Ryan are. DO NOT SOLVE.

Answer 1

50+5=55and nina is55 older than Ryan.Ryan is 45years

Answer 2

n + (2n + 5) = 50

Explanation:

n = Nina’s age

2n = twice Nina’s age
5= Ryan is 5 years older than twice Nina’s age

50 = both their ages combined.

So,

n + (2n + 5) = 50