SOLUTION: Tommy’s age is six less than Abby’s age. Luke’s age is three more than tommy’s age. The sum of their ages is 30. Write and slove an algebraic equation. What is Luke’s age

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Age -> SOLUTION: Tommy’s age is six less than Abby’s age. Luke’s age is three more than tommy’s age. The sum of their ages is 30. Write and slove an algebraic equation. What is Luke’s age      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 1137929: Tommy’s age is six less than Abby’s age. Luke’s age is three more than tommy’s age. The sum of their ages is 30. Write and slove an algebraic equation. What is Luke’s age?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Try using a variable for Luke's age because question asks for that. 
Tommy            L-3
Abby             (L-3)+6
Luke              L
SUM               30