Problema Solution

Justin is 2 years older then ethan. in 9 years the sum of their ages will be 28. find the age of each boy now

Answer provided by our tutors

Let


x = the age of Justin now


y = the age of the Ethan now


Justin is 2 years older then Ethan:


x = y + 2


In 9 years the sum of their ages will be 28:


x + 9 + y + 9 = 28


We have the following system of equations:


x = y + 2


x + 9 + y + 9 = 28

........

click here to see all the system of equations solution steps

........

x = 6 years


y = 4 years


Justin is 6 years old now.


Ethan is 4 years old now.