Question

How do I even start this question: Grace is three years younger than her sister Jane. Twice the sum of their ages is 4 more than their father's age. if their father is 54, find the ages of Grace and Jane.

Answer 1

\[g=j-3\]
\[2(g+j)=4+father\]

Answer 2

When it says 4 more, does that mean 4 times or just adding on 4?

Answer 3

i have four more candy's than you???

Answer 4

it means +

Answer 5

if it is times it will say times or product

Answer 6

Oh ok

Answer 7

So after doing that, what do I need to do?

Answer 8

solve simultaniously
\[g=3+j\]
\[2(g+j)=4+54=58\]
substitute g in to equation (2)

Answer 9

oh ok