Question

Tim,Jim, and Slim are going to the movies. Tim is 2 years older than Jim, and Slim is 5 years younger than Jim. Their ages total 42 years. How old is slim?

Answer 1

Slim is 10 years old

Explanation:

Let Jim's age = x

Tim's = x + 2 because Tim is 2 years older than Jim

Slim's = x - 5 because 5 years younger than Jim

x + x + 2 + x - 5 = 42

3x -3 = 42

3x = 45

x = 15

Slim's age is x - 5,

15 - 5 = 10

Answer 2

Slim is 10 years old, explanation in photo lmk if you need me to explain anything :)