Question

Richard and Teo have a combined age of 48. Richard Is 12 years older than twice Teo’s age. How old are Richard and Teo?

Answer 1

Answer: 12 and 36

Explanation:

(12x2)+12=36

12=36=48

12 and 36

Answer 2

Answer: Richard is 36 and Teo is 12

Explanation:

Let Richard be "R" and Teo be "T",

R + T = 48 (1)

R = 2T + 12 (2)

2T + 12 + T = 48 <-- Plug (2) into (1)

3T = 36

T = 12

R + 12 = 48 <-- Plug T=12 into (1)

R = 36

Therefore Richard is 36 and Teo is 12