Question

Timmy is n years old and tommy is3 times Timmy's age plus two years . if their combined age is 30, how old is timmy​

Answer 1

Timmy is 7

Explanation:

Since n represents Timmy's age, the combined ages are ...

n + (3n+2) = 30

4n = 28 . . . . subtract 2

n = 7 . . . . . . . divide by 4

Timmy is 7 years old.