Answer:
The age of Joey is 4 years and
The age of Martina is 22 years .
Step-by-step explanation:
Given as :
Martina is 18 years older than her Joey
In 5 years, Martina will be three times older than Joey
Let The age of Martina = M years
And The age of Joey = J years
Now, According to questions
M = J + 18 ........1
(M+5) = 3 × (J+5)
Or, M + 5 = 3 J + 15
Or, M - 3 J = 15 - 5
∴ M - 3 J = 10 ..........2
Solving eq 1 and 2
Put the value of M from eq 1 into eq 2
So, (J + 18) - 3 J = 10
Or, J - 3 J = 10 - 18
Or, - 2 J = - 8
∴ J =
i.e J = 4 years
So, The age of Joey = J = 4 years
Now, Put the value of J in eq 1
So, M = J + 18
Or, M = 4 + 18
∴ M = 22 years
So, The age of Martina = M = 22 years
Hence,The age of Joey is 4 years and The age of Martina is 22 years . Answer
