Alysha is two years younger than Bryce. The sum of their ages is 28. How old is Alysha
Bryce's age ---- x
Alysha's age ---- x-2
solve:
x + x-2 = 28
Let's assign variables to represent Alysha's and Bryce's ages.
Let A represent Alysha's age, and B represent Bryce's age.
According to the information given, Alysha is two years younger than Bryce, so we can write the equation:
A = B - 2
The sum of their ages is 28, so we can write another equation:
A + B = 28
Now we can solve the system of equations.
Substitute the value of A from the first equation into the second equation:
(B - 2) + B = 28
Combine like terms:
2B - 2 = 28
Add 2 to both sides:
2B = 30
Divide both sides by 2:
B = 15
Now we can substitute the value of B back into the first equation to find Alysha's age:
A = 15 - 2
A = 13
Therefore, Alysha is 13 years old.
To determine Alysha's age, we should first represent the information given as mathematical equations.
Let's assume Bryce's age is represented by the variable "B," and Alysha's age is represented by the variable "A."
Based on the information given:
1) Alysha is two years younger than Bryce: A = B - 2
2) The sum of their ages is 28: A + B = 28
Now we can solve these equations simultaneously to find the values of A and B.
Substitute the first equation into the second equation:
(B - 2) + B = 28
2B - 2 = 28
2B = 28 + 2
2B = 30
B = 30/2
B = 15
Now, substitute the value of B back into the first equation to find Alysha's age:
A = 15 - 2
A = 13
So, Alysha is 13 years old.