Question

Kim's age is twice that of her sister. When you add Kim's age to her sister's age, you get 42. How old is each sister?

Answer 1

Answer:

a: K = 2s

K + s = 42

b: 2s + s = 42

K = 28

s = 14

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Come up with equations based on the information given.

K = Kim

s = sister

Kim is twice of her sister -> K = 2s

When you add Kim's age to her sister's age, you get 42 -> K + s = 42

2. Substitue for K to find out the value of s

K = 2s

2s + s = 42

3. Solve for s

s = 42/3

s= 14

4. Solve for K

K = 2s

K = 2*14

K = 28