Question

Shane's age is 8 years more than three times Edward's age. Their combined age is 56 years.

How old is Shane?

Answer 1

Answer: Shane is 44 .

Explanation:
y=shane's age
x=edward's age
y=3x+8
56=sum of their combined ages

56=4x+8
48=4x
x=12

y=3(12)+8
y=44

Answer 2

24 the answr is 24 this was mad easy