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!)

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Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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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?


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Answer by ikleyn(52788) About Me  (Show Source):
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You do not need all these instructions.


The solution is in one line


    The age of Samir's daughter is   %2846-4%29%2F3 = 42%2F3 = 14 years.       ANSWER

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