Question

Ed is 7 years older than Ted. Ed’s age is also times Ted’s age. How old are Ed and Ted?

A.
Ted is 15 years old, and Ed is 22 years old.
B.
Ted is 14 years old, and Ed is 21 years old.
C.
Ted is 13 years old, and Ed is 20 years old.
D.
Ted is 12 years old, and Ed is 19 years old.

Answer 1

Hi there!

Your answer is:

B. Ted is 14 and Ed is 21

Explanation:

Ed= T+7

Ed = 3/2 T

T means Teds age!

T+7 = 3/2T

Subtract T

7= 1/2T

Multiply by 2 to create 1T

14= Teds age

Ed= 14+7

Ed= 21

Hope this helps!