Question

Devaughn is 5 years younger than Sydney. The sum of their ages is 53. What is Sydney's age

Answer 1

x - Sydney's age

x - 5 - Devaughn's age

x + (x - 5) = 53

x + x - 5 = 53

2x - 5 = 53

2x = 58

x = 29

Sydney is 29 years old.

Answer 2

Answer: 29
29-5=24
29+24=53