Maggie's brother is 4 years younger than four times her age. The sum of their ages is 26. How old is Maggie? Maggie is___________ years old.

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Maggie's brother is 4 years younger than four times her age. The sum of their ages is 26.

How old is Maggie?
Maggie is___________
years old.

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Answer:

Maggie is 6 years old

Explanation:

M + B = 26

B = 26 - M

4M - 4 = B

4M - 4 = 26 - M

5M = 30

M = 6

Maggie is 6 years old

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