Maggie's brother is 3 years younger than four times her age. The sum of their ages is 32. How old is Maggie? Maggie is years old.

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Adam Radomski · Answer 1 · 2020-04-21T18:45:27+0000

Answer: Maggie is 7 years old.

Explanation:

Maggie = x years old

Maggie’s brother = 4x - 3 years old

x + 4x - 3 = 32

5x -3 = 32

5x = 35

x = 7