Question

Bobby's father is 4 years more than 5 times as old as Bobby. Their combination age is 58. How old are Bobby's father and Bobby?

Answer 1

Bobby=8

Bobby's dad=50

Explanation:

4x+5y=58

4x+y=11.6

Y=8

x=58-8

X=50

Answer 2

Bobby: 8

Bobby Father: 50

Explanation:

58 ÷ 5 = 11.6 - 4 = 7.6

7.6 rounds up to 8 because six is more than five

58 - 8 = 50

hope this helps! itt took mee a minute too.