Question

Mac's age is 3 years less than twice Joe's age. The sum of their ages is 30. Find their ages.

Answer 1

Mac is 19 years old, Joe is 11 years old

Explanation:

2J - 3 = M

J + M = 30

M = 30 - J

2J - 3 = 30 - J

3J = 33

J = 11

M = 30 - 11

M = 19