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17 April, 15:09

Mary brother is five years younger than 3 times her age. the sum of their ages 39. how old is mary

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  1. 17 April, 15:27
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    Let's say Mary's brother's age is x and Mary's age is y

    (1) x = 3y - 5

    (2) x + y = 39

    Now if we substitute equation (1) into equation (2) we get:

    3y - 5 + y = 39

    4y = 44

    y = 11

    Therefor Mary is 11 years old
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