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Maggie‘s brother is five years younger than four times her age. The sum of their ages is 50. How old is Maggie?

Maggie‘s brother is five years younger than four times her age. The sum of their ages is 50. How old is Maggie?
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Maggie‘s brother is five years younger than four times her age. The sum of their ages is 50. How old is Maggie?

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User Denizeren
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Answer:

13 years old

Explanation:

4x-5=50

4x=55

x=13.75

his age is 13 3/4 years old

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