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Commutative Property in Arithmetics

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Frame an equation. My mother is three times my age. Sum of our ages is 48.

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4x = 48

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3x = 48

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5x = 48

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x(3x) = 48

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Solution

The correct option is A
4x = 48

Let my age be x

Then my mothers age = 3x

Sum of our ages = x + 3x = 4x

Equation: 4x = 48

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