bryannarushin253
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  • 09-09-2018
  • Mathematics
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Sherry is four times as old as Benjamin if Sherry is 72 years old how old is Benjamin

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tatothetree tatothetree
  • 09-09-2018

Let x = how old Benjamin is

Let y= how old Sherry is

y=4x,

Since sherry is 72, then y=72

72=4x, divide both sides by 4 and x= 18

Benjamin is 18 yrs old

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ryan5366
ryan5366 ryan5366
  • 09-09-2018
18
72 divided by 4
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