Question

Today, the sum of Hailey's age and Jordan's age is 48. 3 years ago Jordan was 6 times older than Hailey.

Answer 1

Answer: J=39 H=9

Explanation:

J+H=48

J-3=6(H-3)

Use the substitution method and isolate one variable to do so.

J-3=6h-18

J=6h-15

plug J into first equation

6h+h-15=48

7h-15=48

7h=63

h=9

J+H=48

J+9=48

48-9=39