Question

jamie is 3 years less than three times Andys age. In five years the sum of their ages will be 59.How old are they now​

Answer 1

Answer:

Andy : 13 years old and

Jamie: 36 years old

Step-by-step explanation:

Andy = x

Jamie = 3x - 3

In 5 years:

(X+5)+(3x-3+5) = 59

4x + 7 = 59

4x = 59 - 7

x = 52/4

x = 13