John is twice as old as James. Tom is 3 years older than John. If James is “y” years old, and John and Tom’s total age is 35, how old is James?

Question

explanation, step by step and working out please.

Answer 1

James is “y” years old

So John's age is 2y

Tom's age is = 2y+3

 

given that

John and Tom’s total age is 35

2y + 2y+ 3 = 35

4y+3 =35

4y =32

y =8

 

James is 8 years old