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maria is x years old. her daughter is more than 5more than one-fifth her age. how old is maria if her daughter is 14 years old?
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Answer:

Maria is 45 years old

Explanation:

x/5 + 5 = 14

x/5 = 14 - 5

x/5 = 9 (multiply both side by 5 to solve the x)

x = 45

Answer: Maria is 45 years old

Check : (both side must be equal)

x/5 + 5 = 14

45/5 + 5 = 14

9 + 5 = 14

14 = 14

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