Question

Huilans age is three times Thomas age The sum of their ages is 76 what is Thomas age

Answer 1

let x be thomas age

3x for huilans age since huilans age is 3 time thomas age

both of their ages add to 76

ie. x + 3x =76

solve for x

4x = 76

x = 76 ÷ 4

x = 19. thomas age

to get huilans age : take 19 × 3 = 57