Question

Richard and Teo have a combined age of 26 . Richard is5 years older than twice​ Teo's age. How old are Richard and​ Teo?

Answer 1

Answer:Teo's age = 7 years ,Richard's age = 19 years

Explanation:

Step 1

Let Teo's age be represented as x

Such that Richard 's age = 5 + 2x

and their combined ages equaling 26 can be expressed as

x + 5+ 2x = 26

Step 2 --- SOLVING

x + 5+ 2x = 26

3x+ 5= 26

3x= 26-5

3x= 21

x = 21/3

x = 7

Teo's age = 7 years

Richard's age = 5+2x= 5 + 14= 19 years