Question

Bryson’s dad is 38 years old. If this is four years less than three times Bryson’s age, how old is Bryson?

Answer 1

Bryson’s age is 14 years

Explanation:

Let

x ----> Bryson’s age

we know that

Bryson’s age multiplied by 3 minus 4 must be equal to 38

so

The linear equation that represent this situation is

`3x-4=38`

solve for x

Adds 4 both sides

`3x=38+4`

`3x=42`

Divide by 3 both sides

`x=14`

therefore

Bryson’s age is 14 years