Question

Micheal is 4 times as old as Brandon and is also 27 years older than Brandon. How old is Brandon?

Answer 1

x = 4y

x = y + 27

Explanation:

x = mike age

y = bran age

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x = 4y

x = y + 27

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put the system of linear equations into standard form

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x - 4y = 0

x - y = 27