Question

Govin is w years old.His mother is 4 times his age.His father is 3 years older than his mother.
(a) How old is Govin's father in terms of w?
(b) If w=9,how old is Govin's father?

Answer 1

Govin's age -- w
mother's age -- 4w
father's age -- 4w+3

a) 4w+3

b) sub in w=9 into the above expression

Answer 2

39 years old