Answer: Alvin is 78, Elga is 26
Step-by-step explanation:
Let's first start by naming the variables:
a = Alvin's age
e = Elga's age
a = 3e
a + e = 104
substitute a (in the second equation) as 3e
3e + e = 104
4e = 104
e = 26
Substitute e as 26 into either equation
a = 3(26)
a = 78
