Question

Joan and amber have a combined age of 34. If amber is 2 years less than twice the age of joins age, how old is each person?

Answer 1

put m as amber's age, m as amber's. then
\[m+n=34\]
\[m=2n-2\]
\[2n-2+n=34\] solve for n

Answer 2

3n - 2 = 34

Answer 3

so i guess n is joan's age lol