Question

Brian is 2 years older than Malachy. Caroline is 8 years younger than Malachy. If the total of their ages is 66, how old is the eldest of them?

Answer 1

Answer: 26

Step-by-step explanation:

If malachy's age is x, then Brian's age is x+2, and Caroline is x-8

So x+(x+2)+(x-8) = 66

or. 3x -6 = 66

or 3x = 72

or x = 24

Brian is eldest, and his age is x+2=24+2=26