Justin is 2 years older than one third Marcella's age. Aimee is 5 years younger than 2 times Justin's age. Define a variable and write an expression to represent Justin's age. Ten find Justin's age and Aimee's age if Marcella is 63 years old.

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Maritza Johnston

Mathematics

20 January, 08:29

Justin is 2 years older than one third Marcella's age. Aimee is 5 years younger than 2 times Justin's age. Define a variable and write an expression to represent Justin's age. Ten find Justin's age and Aimee's age if Marcella is 63 years old.

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Saniyah Harper · Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

J = (1/3) M + 2 <== = ur expression would be : (1/3) M + 2

A = 2J - 5

if marcella is 63 ...

J = (1/3 * 63) + 2 A = 2J - 5

J = 63/3 + 2 A = 2 (23) - 5

J = 21 + 2 A = 46 - 5

J = 23 <= = justin's age A = 41 <== = Aimee's age