Question

Joanne's age is two times Devin's age and Devin is eight years older than Christina. If the sum of their ages is 76, what is Christina's age? Joanne's age? Devin's age?

Answer 1

Answer: Christina's age is 13, Joanne's age is 42 and Devin's age is 21.

Step-by-step explanation: If Devin's age is represented by d, then Joanne's age will be 2d because Joanne is two times Devin's age. Also, if Devin is 8 years older than Christina, then Christina's age would be d - 8. If the sum of their ages is equal to 76, then;

2d + d + (d - 8) = 76

2d + d + d - 8 = 76

4d - 8 = 76

Add 8 to both sides of the equation

4d = 84

Divide both sides of the equation by 4

d = 21

Therefore, Devin is 21 years old

Joanne is 42 years old and

Christina is 13 years old.