Question

Shyama is twice the age of his brother find their age if the sum of their is 39 years​

Answer 1

Answer:Shyama's age=26 years

His brothers age=13 years

Step-by-step explanation:

Let his brothers age be x.

And then, shyama 's age will be 2x.

x+2x=39

3x=39

x=39/3

x=13 years

Answer 2

Let Shyam’s brothers age be = x

Shyam’s is the twice that of her brothers age = 2x

Sum of their ages = 39

2x + x = 39

3x = 39

x = 39/3

x = 13 = Shyama’s brothers age

Shyama’s age = 2x = 2 * 13 = 26