Question

Sheela's age is 4 years less than half of her
mother's age. Sheela's age is 2 years less
than thrice the age of her younger brother.
If Sheela is 13 years old, then find the age
of her brother and that of her mother.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Her mother's age is 34years

and the younger brother's age is 5 years

Step-by-step explanation:

from comparison with mother's age

x/2-4=13

x/2=13+4

x/2=17

x=34

from comparison with brother's age

3y-2=13

3y=13+2

3y=15

y=15/3

y=5