Question

Solved by substitution

Answer 1

32 & 12

Explanation:

let age of andy = x

let age of brett = y

x + y = 44 (eq 1)

x= 8 + 2y (eq 2)

putting the value of x from 2 in 1

8 + 2y + y = 44

3y = 36

y = 12

x = 8 + 2(12)

x = 32