Question

the sum of kyras and calebs age is 37. calebs age is equal to twice the quantity of kyras age decreased by 4. let k represent kyras age.

Answer 1

Caleb - c
Kyras - k

k+c=37
c=2k-4

k+(2k-4)=37
3k=41
k=41/3= ~13.67 years old

c=37-k
c=(111-41)/3
c=70/3=~23.33 years old