Question

The sum of the ages of two siblings is 23. The brother 2x+ 3 years old and the sister is x + 2 years old. Find the age of each?

Answer 1

Explanation:

2x+3+x+2=23

3x+5=23

3x=23-5

3x=18

x=18/3

x=6

age of brother =2x+3

=2*6+3

=15

age of sister = x+2

=6+2

=8