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12 December, 19:12

Jody's older brother is only three years less than twice jody's age. If the sum of their ages is 30, then which of the following is the age of jody's brother

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  1. 12 December, 19:29
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    Let Jody's Age be X

    Then Jody's Brother age is: 2x - 3

    Total is: (2x - 3) + x = 30

    Now we solve for x

    2x - 3 + x = 30

    3x - 3 = 30

    3x = 30 + 3

    3x = 33

    x = 33/3

    x = 11

    Therefore the age of Jody's Brother is (2*11) - 3 = 19
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