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Maggie's brother is 8 years younger than four times her age. The sum of their ages is 67.

How old is maggie?

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  1. 9 June, 09:37
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    I think she is 15 years old
  2. 9 June, 09:48
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    Set up a system of equations

    4m-8=b

    m+b=67

    Solve by substituting for what b equals

    4m-8 = 67-m

    5m = 75

    m=15

    So she is 15 years old
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