Question

Translate this sentence into an equation. The product of Greg's age and 4 is 76. Use the variable g to represent Greg's age.

Answer 1

The product of Greg's age and 4 is 76.

Let g be Greg's age, then:

$\begin{gathered} g\cdot4=76 \\ g=\frac{76}{4} \\ g=19 \end{gathered}$

Greg is 19 years old.