m = 5a
m + a = 30
Because we already know the value of m, we can find the value of a.
5a + a = 30
Combine like terms.
6a = 30
Divide both sides by 6
a = 5
Now that we know the value of a, we can find the true value of m.
m = 5a
m = 5 * 5
m = 25
Aisha is 5 years old, and Aisha's mother is 25 years old. (This is your answer.)
