The sum of the ages of Colton and Valerie is 76 years. 11 years ago, Colton's age was 2 times Valerie's age. How old is Colton now?

Answer 1

C + V = 76

C= 76-V

C-11 = 2(V-11) = 2V-22

76-V -11 = 2V -22

3V = 76+22-11 = 87

V = 87/3 =29 years old for Valerie

C=76-29 = 47 years old for Colton

11 years ago they were 18 and 36

36 = twice 18