SOLUTION: Jose girlfriend is 4 years more than twice his age. She is 30. How old is he?

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Age -> SOLUTION: Jose girlfriend is 4 years more than twice his age. She is 30. How old is he?      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 600311: Jose girlfriend is 4 years more than twice his age. She is 30. How old is he?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let +a+ = Jose's age
Let +b+ = his girlfriend's age
--------
given:
+b+=+2a+%2B+4+
+b+=+30+
-----------
+2a+%2B+4+=+30+
+2a+=+26+
+a+=+13+
He is 13
She is under arrest