Question

Lily is 14 years older than her little brother Ezekiel. In 8 years, Lily will be twice as old as Ezekiel will be then. What is Lily and Ezekiel's combined age?

Answer 1

Answer:

30 years

Step-by-step explanation:

let the age of Ezekiel be x years

Given

Lily is 14 years older than her little brother Ezekiel

Age of Lily = x + 14 years

Next condition

after 8 years\

age of Ezekiel = x+8

age of Lily = x + 8 +14 = x + 22 years

Given

. In 8 years, Lily will be twice as old as Ezekiel will be then.

Thus,

x + 22 = 2(x+8)

=> x + 22 = 2x + 16

=> 22-16 = 2x -x

=> x = 6

Thus, age of  Ezekiel = 8 years

age of lily = 8+14 = 22 years

sum of their age = 22 + 8 = 30 years      answer.