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Maggie's brother is 7 years younger than four times her age. The sum of their ages is 53. How old is Maggie?

Maggie's brother is 7 years younger than four times her age. The sum of their ages is 53. How old is Maggie?
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Maggie's brother is 7 years younger than four times her age. The sum of their ages is 53. How old is Maggie?

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4x-7=53

4x-7+7=53+7

4x=60

x=60 divided by 4

x=15

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