Question

Jan's age is 3 years less than twice Tritts age.The sum of their ages is 30. Find their ages

Answer 1

J + t = 30. J = 2t - 3. 2t - 3 + t = 30. 2t + t = 33. 3t = 33. T = 11. Therefore, j = (2 x 11) - 3. J = 22 - 3. J = 19. Jan is 19 and Tritt is 11.