Question

Emma is 10 years younger than Joseph. Joseph's age 6 years from

now will exceed twice Emma's age 2 years ago by 3 years.
How old is Em ma and Joseph now?

Answer 1

Explanation:

let Emma age be x now

Let Joseph age be y now

If Emma is 10 years younger than Joseph, then x = y-10

six years from now:

Emma will be x+6 years

Joseph will be y+6 years

If Joseph's age 6 years from now will exceed twice Emma's age 2 years ago by 3 years, then:

y+6 = 2(x+6-2) + 3

y+6 = 2(x+4)+3

y + 6 = 2x+11

y + 6 = 2(y-10)+!1

y + 6 = 2y-20+11

y - 2y = -9-6

-y = -15

y = 15

Since x = y -10

x = 15-10

x = 5

Hence Emma is 5years old now and Joseph is 15years old now