Question

Maggie's brother is 3 years younger than twice her age. The sum of their age is 24. How old is Maggie?

Answer 1

m + (2m - 3) = 24

3m - 3 = 24

3m = 27

m = 9

Answer 2

how did you get two 3's?

Answer 3

m*2m is 3m