Inez = x
Jane = 2x
Tracy = 2x + 1
All together, the equation is : x+2x+(2x+1)=36
First, combine like terms. 5x + 1 = 36
Subtract 1 on both sides. 5x = 35
Divide each side by 5. x = 7
Now, plug 7 into each girl's expression.
Inez: 7
Jane: 2(7) = 14
Tracy: 2(7) + 1 = 15
Hope this helps :)