Samantha and Marcus Age Problem

Very Hard Algebra Simple Equations

Samantha is twice as old as her brother Marcus. If Marcus is $x$ years old, write an equation that models the situation and then determine how old both are if the sum of their ages is 36 years.

To solve this, let Samantha's age be represented as $2x$, leading us to the equation:

$$ x + 2x = 36 $$

Solve for $x$ and then find both ages.

Samantha is 24 years old, and Marcus is 12 years old.

Samantha is 18 years old, and Marcus is 36 years old.

Samantha is 12 years old, and Marcus is 24 years old.

Samantha is 30 years old, and Marcus is 6 years old.

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