Question 753629
Gabrielle's age is two times Mike's age. The sum of their ages is 63. What is Mike's age ?

Let Mike's age be x years.

Let Gabrielle's age be 2x years.

The sum of their ages is 63.

Therefore:

2x + x = 63

3x = 63

x = 21

2x = 2(21) = 42


Answer:

Mike's age is 21 years old.












Lennox Obuong
Algebra Tutor
Nairobi, Kenya
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