Question

Jim is 2 years older than 3 times his little brother,tommy.together their ages add up to 18.how old is each?

Answer 1

Steps:
1) 2 + 3x = 18

Answer 2

2) Jim
2+3x =18
3x=18-2
3x=16
x=5.3333

Answer 3

3) 2+3(5.3) = 18

Answer 4

Kid style

Answer 5

????

Answer 6

i dont understand you

Answer 7

Easy style I'm in 6 grade

Answer 8

ok where did i loose you

Answer 9

5.3

Answer 10

when you divide 16 by 3 you get 5.3333 which is the same as 5.3. You then insert that into the equation.

Answer 11

3x5.3=?
The answer you get you subtract from 2 in order to get little brother. THen to find Jim add 2 years to tommy's age

Answer 12

is this any simpler?