Juan’s age is 5 years more than twice margo’s age. The sum of their ages is 29 years. Find their ages.

Answer 1

Margo can be x

Juan will 2x + 5

Together they add up to 29

x + 2x + 5 = 29

3x + 5 = 29

Subtract 5 from both sides of the equation

3x = 24

Divide both sides by 3

x = 8

Margo is 8

Juan is 21