Jordan is 38 years younger than Monique. 4 years ago, Monique's age was 3 times Jordan's age. How old is Jordan now?

Answer 1

J = M-38

M-4 = 3(J-4)

M-4 = 3(M-38-4) = 3M -3(-42) = 3M - 126

2M = 126-4 = 122

M = 122/2 = 61 = Monique's age now

J = 61-38 = 23 years old = Jordan's age now

4 years ago they were 57 and 19

19 x 3 = 57