Respuesta :

Answer:

X= 40

Step-by-step explanation:

X ×2+5= Jonathan age.

So, 85÷2-5 = X

X= 85÷2-5

=40

Answer:

30 years

Step-by-step explanation:

Age of melvin = X

Age of Jonathon = X + 5

After 10 years,

Age of melvin = X + 10

Age of Jonathon = X + 15

Now,

According to the question,

[tex]x +10 + x + 15 = 85[/tex]

Collect like terms

[tex]2x +10 + 15 = 85[/tex]

Calculate the sum

[tex]2x + 25 = 85[/tex]

Subtract 25 on both sides

[tex]2x + 25 - 25 = 85 - 25[/tex]

Calculate

[tex]2x = 60[/tex]

Divide both sides of equation by 2

[tex] \frac{2x}{2} = \frac{60}{2} [/tex]

Calculate

[tex]x = 30[/tex]

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