Question

64 is 4 times the difference between Sarah's age, a, and 44. Assume Sarah is older than 44.

1. Write an equation to determine Sarah's age (a).
2. Find Sarah's age.

Answer 1

1. 4(a-44) = 64

2. Sarah is 60 years old

Explanation:

Given that 64 is 4times the difference between a and 44 and she is older than 44:

1.

4(a-44) = 64

Next is solve,

2.

4(a-44) = 64

a - 44 = 16

a = 60