1)Question : granny georgette and kiwi have a combined age of 77 if kiwi is 13 years less than twice granny georgette age how old is kiwi.

Question

please check my answer and correct me if i'm wrong. please. . . . thanks thanks

Answer 1

Can you please tell me your answer?

Answer 2

my answer is 45 but not sure

Answer 3

well, can't you check it to see whether it works?

Answer 4

Hello it's me again. I really have a hard time
solving problems with equations.I'm lucky that you're there. Thank you so much.

Here's how I got that answer (????)
2x-13=77
2x=77+13
2x=90
x=90/2
x=45 (???)

Answer 5

Please follow Steve's direction. Check to see if Kiwi's age is 45. Does that make sense?

Answer 6

will check and post it once i'm done.thanks

Answer 7

hint: it's x + 2x-13 = 77

Answer 8

x+2x-13=77
3x-13=77
3x=77+13
3x=90
x=90/3
x=30 Kiwi's age

Answer 9

sorry Steve and Ms Sue i was held back by my other homework. Back to my answer did i make it right? Thank you so much for all the help.

Answer 10

Yes, 30.