SOLUTION: 8. (12 points) Suppose that Samir is 46 years old. He is 4 years older than three times his daughter’s age. Find the age of his daughter. Define your variable(s), set up your e

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Question 1165106: 8. (12 points) Suppose that Samir is 46 years old. He is 4 years older than three times his daughter’s age. Find the age of his daughter.
Define your variable(s), set up your equation(s), solve for the variable(s), and then interpret your answer. (Don’t forget the units in your answer!)

Found 2 solutions by solver91311, ikleyn:
Answer by solver91311(24713)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


The problem asks you to do four things:

1. Define variables(s)

2. Set up the equation(s)

3. Solve for the variable(s)

4. Interpret your answer

Which part is giving you difficulty?


John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
Answer by ikleyn(52788)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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You do not need all these instructions.


The solution is in one line


    The age of Samir's daughter is    =  = 14 years.       ANSWER

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