SOLUTION: Mike is 14 years old. He is 4 years less than 3 times Max's age. Write an equation that finds M, Max's age.

SOLUTION: Mike is 14 years old. He is 4 years less than 3 times Max's age. Write an equation that finds M, Max's age.

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Question 1029738: Mike is 14 years old. He is 4 years less than 3 times Max's age. Write an equation that finds M, Max's age.
Answer by EdenWolf(517) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Mike: 14 years old (4 years less than 3 times Max's age)
M = Max's age
3*M-4=14
Add 4 to both sides
3*M=18
Divide 3 from both sides
M=6
Max is 6 years old.
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