Let j represent Jane's age. The sum of ages can be written as
(j + 5) + (2j) + j = 65
4j = 60 (subtract 5)
j = 15 (divide by 4)
Jane is 15. Sara is 5 years older, so is 20. Darsi is twice as old, so is 30. The sum of their ages is 15 + 20 + 30 = 65.
(j + 5) + (2j) + j = 65
4j = 60 (subtract 5)
j = 15 (divide by 4)
Jane is 15. Sara is 5 years older, so is 20. Darsi is twice as old, so is 30. The sum of their ages is 15 + 20 + 30 = 65.