Question

Johnny and Mark's combined age is 26 years old. Johnny is two years older than twice Mark's age. Write a system of equations and solve for each of their ages

Answer 1

m * 2 + 2 = j

Answer:

Mark is 8

Johnny is 18

Explanation:

m * 2 = j - 2

26 - 2 = 24

24 / 3 = 8

8 * 2 + 2 = 18