Respuesta :

if Meixias age is m then 
m = x + 3  tahts the answer to (a)

(b)  x ( x + 3) = 340

x^2 + 3x - 340 = 0

To solve for x:-

(x  - 17)(x  + 20)  = 0

so  x = 17 or -20    ( age must be + so ignore the -20)

so Janes age is 17 
M's age is 20