Question

A is 2 years older than B and C is 6 years younger than B if the sum of their age is twenty find their ages

Answer 1

A = 10, B = 8, C = 2

Explanation:

A + B + C = 20

A = B + 2

C = B - 6

Substituting:

B + 2 + B + B - 6 = 20

3B - 4 = 20

3B = 24

B = 8

Then,

A = 10

C = 2