estrellitamadis
estrellitamadis estrellitamadis
  • 10-09-2020
  • Mathematics
contestada

Maggie's brother is 3 years younger than twice her age. The sum of their ages is 36. How old is Maggie? Maggie is years old.

Respuesta :

mathstudent55
mathstudent55 mathstudent55
  • 10-09-2020

Answer:

Maggie is 13 years old.

Step-by-step explanation:

Maggie's age is: x

Maggie's brother's age is: 2x - 3

The sum of the ages = 36

x + 2x - 3 = 36

3x - 3 = 36

3x = 39

x = 13

Answer: Maggie is 13 years old.

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

The wicked woman will forget the children soon. Chane to passive voice
What two distinct features do sound waves have? Amplitude and frequency Frequency and decibels Volume and amplitude Volume and decibels Frequency and volume
I need help pleaseeeee
Describe at least three of the United States' goals in the Middle East in the 20th and 21st centuries, based on your research and your knowledge of the unit.
Is my #5 correct or no???
3) why internet is called a big source of information?
A line intersects the points (-2,5) and (6,5) What is the slope-intercept equation for the slope
The Y-intercept (b0) represents the a. variation around the sample regression line. b. change in estimated Y per unit change in X. c. predicted value of Y when
Which expression is equal to 52√13√? 26√13 65√2 526√13 526√13√
What is the area of the trapezoid below