Question

sophia is 6 years older than her brother eric. the sum of their ages is 28. write and solve an equation to find sophia and Eric's ages

Answer 1

E = eric

s = sophia

s = e + 6

s + e = 28

e + 6 = 28

therefore, e = 10

Answer 2

28 - s - 6(Sophias age) = Sophia is twenty two and eric is 16.