https://r2.erweima.ai/mathbot/image/1726789852544441pagq6.jpg

The problem provided is asking for the age of Javier, given that:

1. Carmela is 1 year older than Javier.
2. Their combined ages sum to 63.

Let's define:
- Javier's age as \( x \).
- Carmela's age will then be \( x + 1 \) (since she is 1 year older).

According to the problem, their ages sum to 63, so we can write the equation:

\[
x + (x + 1) = 63
\]

Simplifying:

\[
2x + 1 = 63
\]

Subtract 1 from both sides:

\[
2x = 62
\]

Divide by 2:

\[
x = 31
\]

So, Javier is 31 years old. Therefore, the correct answer is **C. 31 años**.

Would you like further explanation or have any other questions? 

Here are 5 related questions to deepen understanding:
1. How would the solution change if Carmela was 2 years older than Javier?
2. If their total age was 70 instead of 63, how would Javier's age change?
3. Can this type of problem be solved graphically? If so, how?
4. What other methods can be used to solve this system of equations?
5. How can you verify the solution once found?

**Tip:** In problems like this, always check your solution by substituting the values back into the original conditions.

Carmela y Javier, que son amigos, se enteran durante una de sus conversaciones de que Carmela es mayor que Javier por un año, y que ambas edades suman 63. ¿Cuál es la edad de Javier?

Solve a linear equation where Carmela is one year older than Javier, and their combined ages sum to 63. Learn how to break down and solve the equation to find Javier's age.

Math Problem Statement

Solution

Ask a new question for Free

By Image

Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Formulas

Theorems

Suitable Grade Level

Related Recommendation