Question

Michael’s age is n years.

Navtej’s age is three times Michael’s age.

Indre is 8 years younger than Navtej and 20 years older than Michael.

Find the value of n.

Show clear algebraic working.​

Answer 1

Answer:

n=14 years

Step-by-step explanation:

Michael's age=n years

Navtej's age=3n years

Indre's age=3n-8(because younger than Navtej)

or Indre's age=n+20(because older than Michael)

Therefore, 3n-8=n+20

3n-n=20+8

2n=28

n=28/2

n=14 years