Respuesta :

Answer:

Maria is 15

Step-by-step explanation:

J = 2M-3

J+M = 24 substitute for J:

2M-3+M = 24 regroup

2M+M-3 = 24

3M = 27

M = 9

and Joe = 2M-3 = 2(9)-3 = 18-3 = 15