Question

Reggie is three less than four times his daughter's age. Reggie is 69; how old is his daughter?

Answer 1

R = 4d - 3
R = 69

69 = 4d-3
4d = 66
d = 16.5 years

Answer 2

oh ok thankz

Answer 3

No problem :)

Answer 4

Let daughter's age = x

Reggie age be: y

y = 4x - 3

69 = 4x - 3

4x = 72

x = 18

Daughter is 18 years old..

Answer 5

@ramya25 check your solution once again..

Answer 6

@waterineyes thankz

Answer 7

It is ok dear..

Answer 8

thanks @waterineyes

Answer 9

@ramya25 did you find your mistake??

Answer 10

yes thanks for correcting lol

Answer 11

If you know it then it is very nice..
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