Question

3. Adrian is 8 years older than his brother, Jose. In 3 years he will be twice as old as his brother. Find the present age of each.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Age of Jose =  5 years

Age of Adrian = 13 years

Step-by-step explanation:

Let:

Age of Jose = x

Age of Adrian = x+8

After 3 years

Age of Jose = x+3

Age of Adrian = x+8+3 = x+11

Now, we are given, in 3 years he will be twice as old as his brother.

So, we can write

Age of Adrian = 2 (Age of Jose)

x+11 = 2(x+3)

x+11=2x+6

2x-x=11-6

x=5

So, we get value of x = 5

Now, the present ages will be:

Age of Jose = x = 5 years

Age of Adrian = x+8 = 5+8 = 13 years