Question

Ms.enigma said, "five less than one third of my age is 14." How old is ms. Enigma?

Answer 1

X - the age of Ms Enigma

$\frac{1}{3}x-5=14 \\ \frac{1}{3}x=14+5 \\ \frac{1}{3}x=19 \\ \frac{1}{3} \cdot 3 x=19 \cdot3 \\ x=57$

She's 57 years old.