Question

The sum of Thalia and her brother's age is 41. If Thalia is three years older than her brother, how many years old is Thalia?

Answer 1

the thalia age be 19 years

Explanation:

Let us assume her brother age be x

Now the thalia age be x - 3

Now the equation would be

x + x - 3 = 41

2x = 41 + 3

2x = 44

x = 22

thalia age be

= 22 - 3

= 19

Hence, the thalia age be 19 years

And, her brother age be 22 years

The same is to be considered