Question

Maggie's brother is 5 years younger than three times her
age. The sum of their ages IS 43.
How old is Maggie?

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let Maggie's age = x

The brother's age = 3x - 5

x + 3x - 5 = 43

4x - 5 = 43              Add 5 to both sides

4x - 5 + 5 = 43+5

4x = 48                  Divide by 4

4x/4 = 48/4

x = 12

Maggie = 12

Brother = 3*12 - 5

Brother = 36 - 5

Brother = 31