Morgan is 15 years younger than Mrs. Santos. Their combined age is 44

Question

write and solve a system of equations that represents each situation. Interpret the solution

Answer 1

X-15 + X = 44  where X is Mrs. Santos age

 

2x - 15 = 44

 

2x  = 59

 

x = 59/2 = 29.5

 

Mrs. Santos is 29.5 and Morgan is 14.5