Sam’s age is 36, which is 12 less than 6 times Minnie’s age. How old is Minnie?

Question

Sam’s age is 36, which is 12 less than 6 times Minnie’s age.

Answer 1

Hello Braden

 

s =  sam, m = minnie

 

Eq 1) s = 36

 

Eq 2) s = 6m - 12

 

Substitute Eq 1 into Eq 2, you get

 

36 = 6m - 12

 

6m = 36 + 12

 

6m = 48

 

m = 48 / 6 = 8

 

Minnie is 8 years old.