Question

Micaela is 2 years older than Sam. In 4 years, the sum of their ages will be 40. How old is Micaela now? Describe and fix any errors in the solution. Let m = Micaela’s age and s = Sam’s age. m = s + 2 (s + 4) + (s + 2 + 4) = 40 s = 15 Sam is 15.

Answer 1

Answer: Sample Answer: The equation and its solution are correct.

The question asked was not answered. The question asks for Micaela’s age, not Sam’s.

Micaela is 17 years old.

It is important to include the label of years in the answer.

Step-by-step explanation:For sure

Answer 2

Micaela is 17

Explanation:

s+2=m

(s+2+4)+(s+4)=40

(s+6)+(s+4)=40

2s+10=40

40-10=30

2s=30

30/2= 15

s=15

{s+2=m}

15+2=m

m=17