jerry is 6 more than 3 times as old as his son.together they are 46 yrs old. how old is jerry. ans -36

Question

I set up problem 6+3x=46 to start?

Answer 1

It is always a good practice to define the variables, in this case:
son's age = x
Jerry's age = 6+3x
Together
x + (6+3x) = 46
...

Answer 2

so x + 6+3x =46
4x + 6-6 = 46 - 6
4x/4 = 40/4
x = 10 ???? it should be 36 what am I missing?

Answer 3

son's age = x
Jerry's age = 6+3x

"...how old is jerry. "

Answer 4

4x divided by 4 = x
40 divided by 4 =10

Answer 5

if x = 10
then
6+3x = 6+30

Answer 6

got it, thanks

Answer 7

your steps are very confusing. I need a more simple explination.