Question

64 is 4 times the difference between Sarah's age, a, and 44. Assume Sarah is older than 44. Write an equation to determine Sarah's age (a).

Answer 1

Let the difference in age of Sarah and 44 be x
Therefore
4x=64
X=64÷4
=16
Therefore a=
Age of 44 +16=age of sarah

Answer 2

Answer:

To find Sarah's age you have to find the difference of it. So, the difference between 44 and Sarah's age is a-44;

4 times the difference is 4(a-44)

Since the total equals 64, the equation will be 4(a-44)=64

Sarah's age is 60.

Step-by-step explanation:

Divide both sides by 4, which equals a-44=16

then add 44 to both sides; a-44+44=16+45

which equals 60.