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29 May, 14:31

Melanie is 2 years older than twice bill's age. bill is 5 years old. how old is melanie?

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  1. 29 May, 16:45
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    Let us say that:

    x = age of Melanie

    y = age of Bill = 5

    We are given that:

    x = 2 y + 2

    Solving for x by substituting the value of y:

    x = 2 * 5 + 2

    x = 10 + 2

    x = 12

    So Melanie is 12 years old.
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