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?

Answer 1

J = 10 + t
t - 3 = 2J

Answer 2

Solve for t

Answer 3

with substitution

Answer 4

is it 13?

Answer 5

J = 10 + t
t = 2J + 3

substitute t in for J

you get t = 2(10+t) + 3

Answer 6

hmm.. wait that's wrong.

Answer 7

well if you put in 13

Answer 8

t+10=j

j-3=2(t-3)

Answer 9

Yes ^ That's what i meant =P

Answer 10

so whts the answer would be?

Answer 11

Lol completeidiot saving me all of the times when my brain malfunctions. Thx

Answer 12

substituting for j
t+10-3=2(t-3)

solve for t yourself

Answer 13

Yes. Your answer is right.

Answer 14

my equation is correct, i have not given an answer

Answer 15

13?

Answer 16

yea look about right

Answer 17

now back to loitering around chat and being bored