Question

Maggie's brother is 7 years younger than four times her age. The sum of their ages is 48. How old is Maggie? Maggie is years old.

Answer 1

11 years old

Explanation:

Maggie's age is x

Maggie's brother = 4x - 7

The sum is 48

x + 4x - 7 = 48

5x - 7 = 48

5x = 55

x = 11