Question

Becky says that when she simplifies the following expression, the value is 6 less than her age. What is Becky's age? (7+11) - 8÷2 *

20
14
26
11

Answer 1

Becky's age is equal to 20.

Explanation:

The given expression is :

(7+11)-(8÷2)

Using Bodmas rule to solve it furthur,

(18)-4 = 14

According to the given condition, let the age is A.

The value is 6 less than her age,

14 = A-6

or

14+6 = A

A = 20

Hence, Becky's age is equal to 20.