Question

Robin is 11 years old. Her mother, Gwen, is 2 years more than 3 times Robin’s age. How old is Gwen?

Answer 1

Gwen is 35 years old

Explanation:

In order to understand the word problem better, I turned it into and equation.

Since Gwen is 2 years older than 3 times Robins age, the equation would be:

Gwens age = (3 • Robins age) + 2

G = (3 • 11) + 2

G = (33) + 2

G = 35

So Gwen is 35 years old.

Answer 2

35 years old.

Explanation:

To find the age of Gwen, multiply Robin's age, which is 11, by 3, which gives you 33. Then add two to 33 to get Gwen's age, which is 35 years.