sebastiansamper
sebastiansamper sebastiansamper
  • 25-09-2017
  • Mathematics
contestada

Maggie's brother is 4 years younger than her age the sum of their ages is 48 how old is Maggie

Respuesta :

sz1850
sz1850 sz1850
  • 25-09-2017
48-4=44
Maggie is 44 years old because you subtract Maggie's brother's age by their ages combined.

Answer Link
Аноним Аноним
  • 25-09-2017
Maggie's age = x
Brother age = x - 4

The sum of their age = x + (x-4) = 48
Solve for x
x + (x-4) = 48
2x -4 = 48
2x -4 + 4 = 48 +4
2x = 52
2x/2 = 52/2
x = 26
Maggie is 26

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

Holly wants to buy sand to fill a sandbox. The sandbox has a square base with 5 foot sides and a height of 1.2 feet. Sand is sold for $1.25 per cubic foot. How
What is one factor that motivated japan's imperialism before world war ii? a. japan lacked many important natural resources. b. japan's neighbors were ruled by
How many roots do the following equations have? -12x2 - 25x + 5 + x3 = 0
French writings similar to essays were called pensees, or ______.
What answers please quickly ?!
True or False a continental glacier flows in all directions
Joaquim Alvez purchases 32 bonds that mature in 2024 at 96.7. They have a coupon rate of 8.625%. Find the total cost if commissions are $10 per bond.
An observable feature or characteristic that is passed on from an organism in its genes is called a(n) _________________. simple trait inherited trait learned
Pls help me with this
India followed the principles of a ____ witch allowed some aspects of society to be controlled by the government wile other were not