Jane and Miro

Jane's brother Miro is 42 years. And he is three times old as was Jane when Miro was for so many years as there are now Jane. How old is Jane?

Correct answer:

j =  28

Step-by-step explanation:


42 = 3(j-x)
42-x = j

42 = 3·(j-x)
42-x = j

3j-3x = 42
j+x = 42

Row 2 - 1/3 · Row 1 → Row 2
3j-3x = 42
2x = 28


x = 28/2 = 14
j = 42+3x/3 = 42+3 · 14/3 = 28

j = 28
x = 14

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