Linear EQ word problem

Question

Huilan is
13
years older than Thomas. The sum of their ages is
65
. What is Thomas's age?

Answer 1

H = Hiulan's age

 

T = Thomas' age

 

H = T + 13

H + T = 65

 

Solve for H and T.

 

(T + 13) + T = 65

 

2T + 13 = 65 

 

T = (65 - 13)/2 = 52/2 = 26

 

H = 26 + 13 = 39

Answer 2

Let age of Thomas be t; then Huilan's age has to be t+13.

Their sum equals 65. Do you know how to write this in equation form, and then solve for t?