Question 561477
Illana is 2 more than three times Ben's age.
I = 3B + 2
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The sum of their ages is 54 years old.
I + B = 54
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What is Ben's age?
Substitute for "I" and solve for "B"
3B+2 + B = 54
4B = 52
Ben age = 13 years
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Solve for I:
I = 3B + 2
Illana = 39 + 2 = 41 years
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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