Question

Jack was 9 years older than Priscilla. Together their ages totaled 165 years. What was Jack's age?

Answer 1

165 - 9 = 156 / 2 = 78.

Answer 2

Do you understand? @scoutuj

Answer 3

So the total age minus the 9 yeras and then divide it by 2

Answer 4

78

Answer 5

its 78

Answer 6

ok

Answer 7

Yes, divide it by 2 people.

Answer 8

@Conqueror

Answer 9

No wait, that's Priscilla's age, Add 78 + 9 and that's your answer.

Answer 10

okay it said the answer was 87 not 78... so??

Answer 11

could you help me on mine

Answer 12

87

Answer 13

okay well here is one similar...
Jack is 10 years older than Priscilla. Together their ages totaled 170 years. whats Jacks age?
So how would i figure it out

Answer 14

Subtract total age by the total amount of years older Jack is, then divide the result by 2 and that's your answer.

Answer 15

No wait, add the second result with the total amount of years.

Answer 16

170 - 10 = 160 / 2 = Priscilla's age + 10 = Jack's age.

There, a lot less confusing.

Answer 17

thank you