Register
The difference of three times Faye's age and four times Joshua's age is 31. If Faye's age is five more than twice Joshua's age, how old is Faye?
151k views
1 vote
The difference of three times Faye's age and four times Joshua's age is 31. If Faye's age is five more than twice Joshua's age, how old is Faye?

User Polar
by
3.5k points

1 Answer

6 votes
She is 31

F-Faye
J-Joshua

F3-J4=31
F=J2+5
(J2+5)(3)-J4=31
J2+5=31
J2+5-5=31-5
J2=26
J2/2=26/2
J=13

F=13(2)+5
F=26+5
F=31
User Gingemonster
by
3.3k points
Ask a Question
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

3.4m questions

4.3m answers

Other Questions

A study was completed in Florida. In southern Florida, the study involved 3,000 patients; 54% of them experienced flulike symptoms during the same month. The study had a margin of error of 1.8%. What does
Can someone help me plz I have to Turn 27/9 in simplest
The sanchez family goes out for dinner, and the price of the meals is $60. The sales tax on the Meals is 7 percent, and they also want to leave a 15 percent tip. What is the total cost of the meal? Analyze
Simplify: 10 ÷ [(5 + 2) − 5]
A survey of 539 adults aged 18-24 year olds was conducted in which they were asked what they did last Friday night. It found: 189 watched TV 163 hung out with friends 29 watched TV and ate pizza, but did
Link Copied!