Question

Jim is 4 more than twice the age of his

cousin Mark. If the sum of their ages is
34. How old is Jim?

Answer 1

24 years old

Explanation:

Jim = 2x + 4

Mark = x

Sum of their ages = 34

2x + 4 + x = 34

2x + x = 34 - 4

3x = 30

3x / 3 = 30 / 3

x = 10

Mark = 10 years old

Jim = 2x + 4

= 2 ( 10 ) + 4

= 20 + 4

= 24

Therefore, Jim is 24 years old