Question

Karen is eleven years less than four times John’s age. If Karen is 49, how old is John?

Answer 1

We have everything we need to solve this. Just set up an equation.

K = 4J -11

K=49

Solve.

Answer 2

K=4j-11
49=4j-11
-11 -11
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38=4j
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4 4

j=9.5

Answer 3

No sam. You would add 11 on both sides.

Answer 4

oh yea

Answer 5

Its not 9.5 lol

Answer 6

K=4j-11
49=4j-11
+11 +11
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60=4j
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4 4

j=15

Answer 7

it is 15 lol

Answer 8

ty