Answer:
The mother (Rhoda) is 46 years old.
The daughter (Tenica) is 18 years old
Explanation:
Let the age of the mother (Rhoda) be m
Let the age of the daughter (Tenica) be d.
The sum of Rhonda and her daughter Tenica’s age is 64. This can be written as:
m + d = 64 ... (1)
The difference in their ages is 28. This can be written as:
m – d = 28 ... (2)
From the above illustrations, the equation obtained are:
m + d = 64 ... (1)
m – d = 28 ... (2)
Solving by elimination method:
Add equation 1 and 2 together
. m + d = 64
+ m – d = 28
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2m = 92
Divide both side by 2
m = 92/2
m = 46
Substitute the value of m into any of the equation to obtain the value of d. Here, we shall use equation 1
m + d = 64
m = 46
46 + d = 64
Collect like terms
d = 64 – 46
d = 18
Therefore, the mother (Rhoda) is 46 years old and the daughter (Tenica) is 18 years old.