Answer:
Sam = 6 years
Linda = 22 years
Explanation:
this is best solved by using an algebraic equation
let Sam's age be x
let Linda's age be 4x
now that we defines our variables let's make an algebraic equation
the sum of their ages is 28 so
4x + x = 28
combine like terms
5x = 28
find for x
x = 28÷ 5 = 5.6 (don't approximate yet let's take the raw age)
Sam is 5.6 years
Linda is 4 years older so we multiply Sam's age by 4
4 × 5.6 = 22.4
Linda is 22.4 years
now let's round our answers to the nearest whole
5.6 ~ 6 years
22.4 ~ 22 years
let's double check and add our answers now
22 + 6 = 28
the answer is correct