SOLUTION: Marvin is 3 more than twice the age of Anthony. In 10 years , the sum of their ages will be 47. How old are they now ?
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Question 936172: Marvin is 3 more than twice the age of Anthony. In 10 years , the sum of their ages will be 47. How old are they now ?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x Anthony's age. Marvin 2x+3
In 10 years...
2x +13 + x+10 = 47
3x = 24
x = 8, Anthony's age. Marvin 19
And...checking...In 10 years...
29 + 18 = 47
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