Question
Annie is two years more than three times as old as her son, Jared. If the difference between their ages is 26, how old are Annie and Jared?
Answers
PsyDAG
A = 3J + 2
A - J = 26
Substitute 3J+2 for A in the second equation and solve for J. Then put J value in the first equation to solve for A. Check by putting both values into the second equation.
A - J = 26
Substitute 3J+2 for A in the second equation and solve for J. Then put J value in the first equation to solve for A. Check by putting both values into the second equation.
austin
annie=26
jared=10
jared=10
Aiden Bowlingš
Annie=26
Jared=10
Jared=10