Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Let x = Maggie's age
2x -4= Maggie brother age
x + (2x-4) = 14
Add 4 to each side
x+2x = 18
Combine like terms
3x=18
Division property of equality
x=6
Input 6 as x in the equation
2(6) -4= 12-4=8
Maggie's brother is 8 years old and Maggie is 6 years old
