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22 February, 10:55

William is 3 years older than Charmaine. The sum of 3 times charmaines age and 2 times Williams age is 76. How old are William and Charmaine

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  1. 22 February, 11:22
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    Charmaine = x

    William=x+3

    3 times Charmaine = 3x

    2times William = 2x+6

    5x+6=76

    5x=76-6

    5x=70

    X=14

    Charmaine is 14

    William is 3 years older so is 17

    Check:

    17x2 = 34

    14x3=42

    34+42=76

    So Charmaine is 14

    William is 17
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