Question

Michael is 4 times as old as Ashley and is also 6 years older than Ashley.How old is Michael?

Answer 1

write a system of equations
M = 4A
M = 6+A

Answer 2

choose to solve for A or M (Ashley or Michael)

Answer 3

if you choose to solve for Ashley's age first, then you can set both equations equal to each other by saying
6 + A = 4A

Answer 4

oh okay so it would be 2?

Answer 5

3A = 6; divide both sides by 3
A = 2
now add 6 to get 8 for michael's age

Answer 6

14

Answer 7

14?

Answer 8

no nevermind

Answer 9

the answer is 8

Answer 10

thanks :)

Answer 11

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