Question

Heather is six years younger than her husband Ryan. Thesum of their ages is 52. How old is Ryana) 23b)29c)31d)46

Answer 1

b)29

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the husband, Ryan's age = x

Heather is six years younger than her husband, therefore:

Heather's age = x-6

The sum of their ages = x+(x-6)

Therefore:

`\begin{gathered} x+(x-6)=52 \\ 2x-6=52 \\ 2x=52+6 \\ 2x=58 \\ x=(58)/(2) \\ x=29 \end{gathered}`

Ryan is 29 years old.