Question

Jan is twice as old as Jake. The sum of their ages is 5 times Jake's age decreased by 48.

How old are Jan and Jake?

Answer 1

Jake = 24

Jan = 48

Explanation:

J = Jan

X = Jake

2x + x = 5x - 48

2x = 4x - 48

-2x = -48

x = 24

Jake = 24

Jan = 48

Answer 2

Jake is 24 and Jan is 48