Question

Jack's father is 3 times older than jack. 5 years ago the sum of their ages was 34. How old is jack now?

PLS HELP ASAP!!!

Answer 1

jack (with the lower case j) is 11 years old

Explanation:

(x - 5) + (3x - 5) = 34

x - 5 + 3x - 5 = 34

4x = 34 + 10

4x = 44

x = 11

So, jack = 11 years old.

Jack = 33 years old.