Maggie's brother is 5 years younger than four times her age. The sum of their ages is 60. How old is Maggie?

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Camilla George

23 April, 15:43

Maggie's brother is 5 years younger than four times her age. The sum of their ages is 60. How old is Maggie?

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Matilda Kline · Answer 1

B = 4m - 5 and m + b = 60, where m is Maggie's age and b is her brother's age;

Then, m + 4m - 5 = 60;

5m = 65;

m = 65 : 5;

m = 13 years;

b = 60 - 13;

b = 47 years;