Question 1036524

Hi there,

I was given the following problem and I just can't figure it out. Could you please let me know how to come up with the answer? Thanks!

Given these facts: Jack's age plus Marie's age is 27; Jack's age plus Fred's age is 38; Marie's age plus Fred's age is 33. How old is Jack?
<pre>Let Jack's age, be J
Then Marie's is: 27 - J, and Fred's is: 38 - J
Also, 27 - J + 38 - J = 33
- J - J + 65 = 33 
- J - J = 33 - 65 
- 2J = - 32
J, or Jack's age is = {{{(- 32)/(- 2)}}}, or {{{highlight_green(16)}}}