Question 761517: wilma is twice as old as jamal, and jamal is 3 years older than tim. the sum of all their ages is 17. how old is jamal? Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! wilma is twice as old as jamal, and jamal is 3 years older than tim. the sum of all their ages is 17. how old is jamal?
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Equations:
w = 2j
j = t+3
w + j + t = 17
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Substitute and solve for "j":
2j + j + j-3 = 17
4j = 20
j = 5 (Jamal's age)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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