Question

Edwards mother in 57 years old her age 3 years more than twice Edwards what is Edwards age?

Answer 1

`27` years old.

Explanation:

If we consider that `x` is Edward's age, twice of his age is `2x` and 3 more than that, `2x+3`, is equal to his mom's age. so we can form an algebraic equation as follows.

`2x+3 = 57`

We should take `+3` to the other side of the equation

`2x+3 -3 =57-3`

`2x = 54`

Isolate `x`: take `2` to the other side of the equation

`(2x)/2 = 54/2`

`x = 27`