Two ages

Gabrielle is nine years younger than Mikhail. The sum of their ages is 87. What is Mikhail's age?

Correct answer:

m =  48

Step-by-step explanation:


m+(m-9)=87

2m = 96


m = 96/2 = 48

m = 48

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