Question

Martha's mother is 4 times older than Martha. Martha mother is 36 years old. Which equation can be used to find Martha's age, a?

Answer 1

m=4a, m=36, 36/4=a

Explanation:

M= Martha's mom's age, a=martha's age.

Answer 2

4a = 36

Explanation:

multiply a by 4 to get the mom's age. it can also be 1/4 (36) = a