SOLUTION: How do I write out this problem to solve it. Ellen is 11 years older than Maja. Last year Ellen was twice as old as Maja. How old is Maja now?

Algebra ->  Algebra  -> Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Age -> SOLUTION: How do I write out this problem to solve it. Ellen is 11 years older than Maja. Last year Ellen was twice as old as Maja. How old is Maja now?      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com
Ad: Algebrator™ solves your algebra problems and provides step-by-step explanations!
Ad: Algebra Solved!™: algebra software solves algebra homework problems with step-by-step help!

   

Question 240702: How do I write out this problem to solve it.
Ellen is 11 years older than Maja. Last year Ellen was twice as old as Maja. How old is Maja now?
Answer by Alan3354(21599) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Ellen is 11 years older than Maja. Last year Ellen was twice as old as Maja. How old is Maja now?
--------------
E = M + 11
E-1 = 2*(M-1) --> E-1 = 2M-2
E = 2M - 1
-------------
M + 11 = 2M - 1
M = 12
-------
E = 23