MHB Solve Ramesh's Algebra 1 Homework on Ages

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Ramesh's algebra homework involves calculating the age difference between his parents based on their ages at the time of his and his sister's births. His father was 38 years old when Ramesh was born, while his mother was 36 when Ramesh's sister, who is four years younger, was born. The discussion emphasizes the importance of Ramesh sharing his attempts at solving the problem to facilitate better assistance. Participants encourage active engagement in the learning process rather than simply providing answers. The focus is on helping Ramesh understand how to approach similar problems in the future.
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Help me to solve my algebra 1 homework on ages

Ramesh's father was 38 years of age when he was born while his mother was 36 years old when his sister four years younger to him was born. Then what is the difference between the ages of his parents?

Thanks.
 
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burgess said:
Help me to solve my algebra 1 homework on ages

Ramesh's father was 38 years of age when he was born while his mother was 36 years old when his sister four years younger to him was born. Then what is the difference between the ages of his parents?

Thanks.

What have you tried?

Can you come up with an equation involving Ramesh and his younger sister? His father will be that many years older when his sister was born
 
burgess said:
Ramesh's father was 38 years of age when he was born
"I was born at the age of 38..." (Smile)
 
SuperSonic4 said:
What have you tried?...

This is a key question...we can't really provide good help without knowing what you have tried. Simply doing your assignment for you is of little actual help to you, other than alleviating your need to work the problem and hence, learning how to work similar problems. We want you to learn by being an active participant in the process of solving the problem.

So, if you please, share with us your work and/or thoughts on how to begin.
 
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