Question

Four years ago, the age of Patrick's mother was 4 times his age. How old is Patrick now if his mother is 44 years old?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the age of Patrick be 'x' and the age of Patrick's mother be 'y'

given

four years ago Patrick's mother age is 4 times his age

therefore,

y = 4x

Patrick's mother age is 44 now

before 4 years Patrick's mother age is

44 - 4 = 40

therefore y = 40

substitute 40 in y = 4x

40 = 4x

x = 40/4

x = 10

after 4 years Patrick's age will be 10 + 4

Patrick is 14 years old now.