Question

Jackie's mother is 28 years old. This is eight more than 4 times Jackie's age. How old is Jackie?

Answer 1

Answer:

5 yrs

Step-by-step explanation:

let the age of jackey be x

jackies mother age = 28 yrs

4times jackies age + 8 yrs = jackis mother age (given)

4x + 8 = 28

4x = 20

x = 5

Answer 2

Answer:

5 years old

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the age of Jackie be x

Then,

4x+8=28

4x=28-8

4x=20

x=20/4

x=5