Alexus is asked about her age. She answers as follows. "My age is 6 less than four times the age of my son." How old is her son if Alexus is 54 years old?

Question

Alexus is asked about her age. She answers as follows. "My age is 6 less than four times the age of my son." How old is her son if Alexus is 54 years old?

Answer 1

A = 4S-6 =54

4S = 54+6 = 60

S = 60/4 = 15 years old = Son's age