Answer with explanation:
Let Claire's age = x years
Age of Claire's mother =(2 x +4 ) years
Sum of the ages of Claire and her mother =58 years
If we write the above statement in terms of equation , it will be
⇒ x + 2 x +4=58
⇒3 x +4=58
⇒3 x =58 -4
⇒3 x =54
Dividing both side by , 3 , we get
→x=18
Claire's age = 18 years
Age of Claire's mother =(2 x +4 )=2×18+4=36+4=40 years
