Question

Maggie's brother is 10 years younger than four times her age. The sum of their ages is 45.

How old is Maggie?

Answer 1

Maggie is 11 And Her Brother is 34

Answer 2

Maggie =11

her brother= 34

Explanation:

let the unknown be x

age of Maggie's brother: 4x-10

sum of their ages= 45

their ages=

4x-10+x =45

4x + x = 45 +10

5x = 55

x = 55/5

x= 11

age of maggie= 11

age of her brother = 4 × 11 - 10 = 34