Question

Maggie's brother is 6 years younger than twice her age. The sum of their ages is 36. How old is Maggie? Maggie is years old.

Answer 1

Maggie is 14 years old

Answer 2

Maggie is 14 years old.

Explanation:

M + B = 36

B = 36 - M

2M - 6 = B

2M - 6 = 36 - M

3M = 42

M = 14

Maggie is 14 years old.