Question

The sum of Jada and Sophie's ages is, at most, 18. Sophie is 3 years older than twice Jada's age. Write an inequality model Jada's age.

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

$s=2j+3\\ \\ j+s\le 18\\ \\ j+2j+3\le 18\\ \\ 3j+3\le 18\\ \\ 3j\le 15\\ \\ j\le 5\\ \\ \text{Though j=5 is the only solution to both equations.}$