Question

Jack was 9 years older than Priscilla. Together their ages totaled 165 years. What were their ages?

Answer 1

priscilla is 78 and jack is 87

Answer 2

165 - 9 = 156 years
This is to equallise their age

156 ÷ 2 = 78 years
78 + 9 = 87 years

∴ Priscilla is 78 years old and Jack is 87 years old.