Grandfather and grandmother

The old mother is five years younger than the old father. Together they are 153 years old. How many years has each of them?

Correct answer:

a =  74
b =  79

Step-by-step explanation:


a=b-5
a+b=153

a-b = -5
a+b = 153

Row 2 - Row 1 → Row 2
a-b = -5
2b = 158


b = 158/2 = 79
a = -5+b = -5+79 = 74

a = 74
b = 79

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