Question

Joe's father is 15 more than twice Joe's age. How old is Joe's father? Solve algebraically.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Let the age of Joe be x

let the age of Joe's Father be y

Then the age of Joe's Father is 15 more than twice Joe's age

ie., y = 15 + 2x

Answer 2

Joe's father is 45.

Explanation:

3x-x+2=4