Question

Maya’s mom is 48, which is four times as old as Maya. Write an equation that can be used to find Maya’s age. Then, solve the equation to find Maya’s age.

Answer 1

Maya is 12

Explanation:

4x = 48

x = 48/4

x = 12

Answer 2

Maya's age=12 year

Explanation:

Let us suppose Maya's age=X

So age of Maya's mom=4X

Given age of Maya's mom=48

4X=48

X=12

So age of Maya=X=12