Emma is 5 years older than 6 times beth's age. If Emma is 29 years old how old is Beth?

Answer 1

Beth ---- x
Emma ---- 6x+5

but 6x+5 = 29
6x= 24
x=4

Beth is 4 yrs old.

Answer 2

Emma age is 5 years more than 6 times Beth's age. If Emma is 29 years old, which of the following equations represents Beth's age?

Answer 3

The ratio of the incomes of Jack and Sam is 9:7 and the ratio of their expenditures is 4:3. If each of them manages to save $2,000 per month, find their monthly income.