Maggie's brother is 11 years younger than three times her age. The sum of their ages is 37. How old is Maggie? Maggie is_______years old.

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Ujju · Answer 1 · 2020-09-06T23:16:38+0000

Answer:

x: Maggie's age

3x-11: Maggie's brother's age

3x-11+x = 37

4x - 11 = 37

4x = 48

x = 12 Maggie's age

3(12)- 11= 36-11= 25 years old ( Maggie's brother's age)