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?

help?

Answer 1

I could have sworn someone posted this a few hours ago.

Answer 2

pits so hard! i dont get it

Answer 3

Let C be Coach Johnson's age now
Let T be Tim's age now

Coach is 10 years older than Tim: C = 10 + T
Tim's age 3 years ago : T-3
Twice Tim's age 3 years ago: 2(T-3)
Coach's age 3 years ago: C-3

Set those last two expressions equal to each other and solve for T. Use the first equation to write Coach's age in terms of Tim's.