Respuesta :
Answer:
15
Step-by-step explanation:
If Maggies age is, for example, x, we can say that her brothers age is 4x-6. We know from the problem that Maggies age (x) plus her bothers age, (4x-6) is 69. So,
4x-6+x=69
5x-6=69
5x=75
x=15
So, Maggie is 15.
Answer: Maggie is 15 years old
Step-by-step explanation:
69 = (4m - 6) + m --- get an equation
69 - m = 4m - 6 --- lets subtract m from both sides first
75 - m = 4m --- add 6 on both sides
75 = 5m --- add m on both sides
15 = m --- divide by 5 on both sides
m = 15, so Maggie is 15 years old
Let's check:
69 = (4(15)-6) +15
69 = (60 - 6) + 15
69 = 54 + 15
69 = 69