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18 February, 14:10

Greg is 3 years older than Kevin. In seven years, the sum of their ages will be 41. How old is each now?

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  1. 18 February, 14:22
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    Let their ages be g and k. Then g = k + 3.

    Next: (g+7) + (k+7) = 41.

    Substituting k + 3 for g in the above equation, we get k + 3 + 7 + k + 7 = 41.

    Combining like terms: 2k + 17 = 41. Then 2k = 24, and k = 12.

    Kevin is 12 years old and Greg is 15 years.
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