Question

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Cora is two years older than three times Eli's age. Their ages add up to 98. Find their ages

Answer 1

Cora is 74 years old

Eli is 24 years old

Explanation:

Cora’s age = x

Eli’s age = y

x = 3y + 2

x + y = 98

x = 98 - y

98 - y = 3y + 2

98 - 2 = 3y + y

96 = 4y

24 = y

x + 24 = 98

x = 98 - 24

x = 74

Answer 2

Answer: Eli’s age is 24 years and Cora’s age is 74 years

Explanation:

To find Eli’s age and Cora’s age, use the following condition.

Eli’s age is represented by term ‘x’

Cora’s age is represented by term ‘3x + 2’

x + 3x + 2 = 98

Add x and 3x

4x + 2 = 98

Subtract 2 from both sides

4x = 96

Divide by 4 on both sides

x = 24

Therefore Eli’s age is 24 years

To find Cora’s age, plug in 24 for x

3(24) + 2 = 72 + 2 = 74