How old is Chase now?

Question

Chase is 8 years older than Leah. In 8 years the sum of their ages will be 52. How old is Chase now?



Answer 1

C = 8 + L

C+8 + L+8 = 52

8+L +8 + L+8 = 52

2L = 52-24 = 28

L = 28/2 = 14 years old for Leah

C = 14+8 = 22 years old for Chase

in 8 years they'll be 22 and 30 which sum to 52