Question 644302
Let x=daughter's age
Then 4x-3=Maritza's age

And we are told that x+4x-3=37
 add 3 to each side
x+4x-3+3=37+3  Collect like terms
5x=40
x=8 daughter's age
4x-3=32-3=29  Maritza's age

CK
29+8=37
37=37

Hope this helps--ptaylor