Question

Nuha is 5 years older than her brother Cole. The sum of their ages is 37. How old is Nuha?

Answer 1

Nuha is 16

Step-by-step explanation:

x+x+5 =37

2x +5 =37

2x =32

x =16

Answer 2

Cole age = x

Nuha age = x+5

x+x+5 =37

2x +5 =37

2x =32

x =16

Cole age = x = 16 yrs

Nuha age = x+5 =16+5 =21 yrs

So, she is 21!