Question

Marco is five years less then twice hi sister Leah's age. Their mother is 14 years older than Marco and Leah's combined ages. If their mother is 48 years old, how old is Marco?

Answer 1

Answer:

Marco is 21

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the sister's age = x

Marco's age = 2*x - 5

x + 2x - 5 + 14 = 48            Combine the left side of the equation.

3x + 9 = 48                         Subtract 9 from both sides

3x = 48 - 9

3x = 39                               Divide by 3

x = 39/3

x = 13

So the sister is 13

Marco = 2x - 5 = 2*13 - 5

Marco = 21