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4 October, 06:55

Maggie's brother is 3 years younger than twice her age. the sum of their ages is 24. how old is Maggie?

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  1. 4 October, 07:53
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    Let x be Maggie's age So Maggie's age is 9

    Her brother's age 2x-3

    Their total age is x+2x-3=24

    Solve equation for x

    3x=24+3

    3x=27

    3x/3=27/3

    x=9
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