Math

• Age Problems

  Michael is one-fourth as old as his father. Next

  year, their ages will total 42 years. How old is each

  other now?

  Name Age now Age Next Year

  Michael x or x/4 x + 1

  Father 4x or x 4x + 1

  Total 42
• Formulate the Equation

  
  

  x + 1 + 4x + 1= 42

  
  

  Solve the Problem

  
  

  x + 1 + 4x + 1= 42

  
  

  5x + 2 = 42

  
  

  5x + 2 - 2 = 42 - 2

  
  

  5x = 40

  
  

  5x/5 = 40/5

  
  

  x = 8 years old

  
  

  4x = 4(8) = 32 years old