Question

A wife and husband, Linda and Mark, have ages that total 80 years. Two years ago, 2 times Marks age was 2 years more than, 3 times Linda's age. How old is each now?

Answer 1

Linda is 32 and Mark is 48.

Answer 2

Let x = Lindas age
Ley y = Marks age
x+y=80 yrs
2(y-2)=2+3(x-2) I think that was the way it was 2 yrs ago lol.
2y-4=2+3x-6
2y-3x=0
x+y=80 times 3
3y+3x=240
2y-3x=0 add
5y=240
y=48
x=32