Question

Ilka and grandma are 72 years old together. Grandma is five times as old as Ilka. How old is Ilka? Solve with an equation.​

Answer 1

Answer:

12

Step-by-step explanation:

g+I = 72

I * 5 = g

(I*5) + I = 72

6i = 72

I=72/6

I = 12

Answer 2

Answer:

let ikas age be x

then grandma will be 5x

so equation will be

$5x + x = 72 \\ 6x = 72 \\ x = \frac{72}{6} \\ \\ x = 12$

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