The ages of Joey and his two brothers add up to 38.One brother is 3 years old than Joey. The second brother is 5 less than two times Joey. How old is Joey?

Question

The ages of Joey and his two brothers add up to 38.One brother is 3 years old than Joey. The second brother is 5 less than two times Joey. How old is Joey?

Answer 1

J+3  + J + 2J-5 = 38

 

4J - 2 = 38

 

4j = 40

 

j=10

 

Oldest brother:  2(10)-5 = 15

Middle borther: 103 = 13

Joey: 10