Problem:

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?

Solution:

Let x be the Bea's age

Then, let 5 + 4x be the Ellen's age

The sum of their ages is 35

• Bea's age + Ellen's age = 35

In equation:

• x + (5 + 4x) = 35

Solve the value of x.

• x + (5 + 4x) = 35
• 5x + 5 = 35
• 5x = 35 - 5
• 5x = 30/5
• x = 6

Answer:

• Therefore, Bea is 6 years old.

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