Question

Henry is three more than twice Nicholas’ age. Marcus is 9 less than six times Nicholas’s age. If Henry and Marcus are twins, how old is Nicholas?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Henry is 3 more than twice Nicholas' age. You can write this as :

H = 3 + 2N

Marcus is 9 less than 6 times Nicholas' age:

M = 6N - 9

Since Henry and Marcus are twins, this means H = N.

3 + 2N = 6N - 9

Add 9 to both sides

12 + 2N = 6N

Subtract 2N from both sides

12 = 4N

Divide both sides by 4 to find N.

N = 12/4 = 3