Question

five years ago, sarah's aunt was 4 times older than sarah. if sarah's aunt is 42 years older then sarah, then sarah, how ols is sarah?

Answer 1

Answer:

Therefore, Sara’s current age (5 years later) is 19 years old.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let xx be Sara’s age five years ago. Therefore, Sara’s aunt’s age 5 years ago is 4x4x.

The difference in their ages is a constant, no matter how many years have gone by. (Can you see why?)

4x−x=42

3x=42

x=42/3

x=14

14+5=19

Therefore, Sara’s current age (5 years later) is 19 years old.