Question

Harriett's age is 3 more than 2 times Angela's age. If the sum of their ages is 51, how old is each girl?​

Answer 1

Angela's age = 16 years

Harriett's age = 35 years

Explanation:

Let Angela's age be x

Harriett's age = 2x + 3

x + 2x +3 = 51

3x = 51 -3

3x = 48

x =48/3

x = 16

Angela's age = 16 years

Harriett's age = 35 years