Question

Mike and Jasmine have a combined age of 30. Mike is 3 years younger than twice Jasmine's age. How old is Mike?

A. 11 years old
B. 19 years old
C. 16 years old
D. 13 years old

Answer 1

B) 19 years old

Explanation:

x+y=30

2y-3=x

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2y-3+y=30

3y-3=30

3y=30+3

3y=33

y=33/3

y=11

x+11=30

x=30-11

x=19

Answer 2

A. 11 years old

11 x 2 = 22 - 3 = 19 + 11 = 30

Mike was 3 years TWICE Jasmines age and they made 30 years together