Question

Ms.enigma said, "five less than one third of my age is 14." How old is ms. Enigma?

Answer 1

x - the age of Ms Enigma


`(1)/(3)x-5=14 \\ (1)/(3)x=14+5 \\ (1)/(3)x=19 \\ (1)/(3) \cdot 3 x=19 \cdot3 \\ x=57`

She's 57 years old.