Question

Coach Johnson is 10 years older than Tim. When Tim started football 3 years ago, Coach Johnson was twice his age. How old is Tim now? Coach Johnson is 10 years older than Tim. When Tim started football 3 years ago, Coach Johnson was twice his age. How old is Tim now? @Mathematics

Answer 1

Tim is 9 years old.

Answer 2

that can't be right?!

Answer 3

Sorry. I got something wrong in my working. :P

Answer 4

tim is 19. i think :P

Answer 5

nonononono, he is 13. sorry :P

Answer 6

Nonono. He's 13!

Answer 7

t+10=j

j-3=2(t-3)
t+7=2t-6
t=13

Answer 8

Tim is 13.

Answer 9

Tim + 10 years _ coach johnson.
j-3= 2(t-3)
t+7=2t-6
subtract 2t from both sides.
you end up with t= 6+7
so, t=13