Complete question :
The sugar maple tree in Joshua's yard is 1/4 the age of the oak tree in his yard. The sugar maple tree is 20 years old. How old is the oak tree?
Answer:
80 years
Step-by-step explanation:
Given that :
Sugar maple tree = 1/4 age of oak tree
Age of sugar maple tree = 20
Age of oak tree = x
20 = 1/4 * x
20 = x / 4
Multiply both sides by 4
20 * 4 = (x / 4) * 4
80 = x
Hence, Age of oak tree = 80 years
