Question

1.Tony and Belinda have a combined age of 56. Belinda is 8 more than twice Tony’s age. How old is each? show your work plz

Answer 1

T+B=56
B=8+2T

Substitute B=8+2T into T+B=56
T+(8+2T)=56
3T+8=56
3T=56-8
T=48/3
T=16

Substitute T=16 into B=8+2T
B=8+2(16)
B=8+32
B=40

Answer 2

Tony is 16 years old and Belinda is 40 years old.

Answer 3

Thanks!!

Answer 4

You're welcome.