SOLUTION: Mike and Jasmine has a combined age of 30. Mike is 3 years younger than twice Jasmines age. How old is Mike?

SOLUTION: Mike and Jasmine has a combined age of 30. Mike is 3 years younger than twice Jasmines age. How old is Mike?

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Question 1135525: Mike and Jasmine has a combined age of 30. Mike is 3 years younger than twice Jasmines age. How old is Mike?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
J + M = 30
M = 2J - 3
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J + 2J - 3 = 30
J = 11
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