The combination of Wendell and Maggie's ages is 33. Wendell's age is 3 less than 3 times the age of Maggie. How old is Wendell?

Wendell is 24 years old.

Step-by-step explanation:

First write an equation to represent the situation.

x=Maggie's age

x + (3x-3) = 33

Then solve for x

x+3x-3=33

4x-3=33

4x-3+3=33+3

4x=36

4x/4=36/4

x=9

Then solve for Wendell's age

y=Wendell's age

y=3x-3

y=3 (9) - 3

y=27-3

y=24

Wendell is 24 years old.