Gabrielle's age is three times Mikhail's age. The sum of their ages is 20. What is Mikhail's age?

2 answers:

5 0

You can convert this problem into an equation.
3x + x = 20
When simplified, the problem is 4x = 20
You can easily solve for x, which is 5.
Mikhail’s age is 5 years old.
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PtichkaEL [24]1 year ago

4 0

Answer:

Mikhail is 5 years old

Step-by-step explanation:

Represent each member with a variable.

X= Gabrille

Y=Mikhail

X+Y=20 (sum of their ages is 20)

X=3y (Gabrille is 3 times Mikhails age)

Substitute 3Y into the first equation (simultaneous equation)

. 3y+y=20

. 4y=20 (divide both sides by 4)

y=5

To check your answer.

X+5=20

X=20-5

X=15

15 is 5 times 3.

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