Question

Ellen is 5 more than four times as old as her daughter, Bea. If the sum of their ages is 35, how old is Bea?

Answer 1

Answer:

bea=6 years old ellen=29 years old

Step-by-step explanation:

bea's age=x

then ellens age=4x+5

sume of their ages=35

therefore

4x+5+x= 35

5x+5=35

5x=35-5

5x=30

x=30/5

x=6

hence bea is 6 years old and ellen is 6*4+5= 29 years old