SOLUTION: Alan is 2 times older than Bob. Carlos is 5 years older than Bob. The total of their ages is 45. How old is each person??

SOLUTION: Alan is 2 times older than Bob. Carlos is 5 years older than Bob. The total of their ages is 45. How old is each person??

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Question 1047850: Alan is 2 times older than Bob. Carlos is 5 years older than Bob. The total of their ages is 45. How old is each person??
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x is Bob's age
Alan + Carlos + Bob = 45
2x + (x+5) + x = 45
4x = 40
x = 10 , Bob's age
Alan 20
Carlos 15
Sum is 45 CHECKS!
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