Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
let the age of Jake be=x
let the age of Finn be=x+4
Five years ago:
age of Jake +age of Finn=48
x+x+4-5=48
2x-1=48
2x=48=1
2x=49
x=49/2
x=24.5
therefore, age of Jake=x=24.5
therefore, age of Finn=x+4=24.5+4=28.5
hope it helps
