how old are they

Question

laurel is 14 years older than pat. the sum of their ages is 26

Answer 1

Laurel is 14 years older than Pat. Let's make Pat's age "P", then Laurel's age would be: 14+P.

 

P + (14+P) = 26

 

2P + 14 = 26

 

2P = 26 - 14

 

2P = 12

 

P = 12/2

 

P = 6

 

 

Pat is 6 yrs old 

 

Laurel is 14+6 = 20 yrs old