Solve.
-Mariel the Magician died in the year 21 A.D. at the age of 70. In what year was she born?
A) 49 B.C.
B) 91 B.C.
C) 91 A.D.
D) 49 A.D.

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To find Mariel's birth year, subtract her age at death (70 years) from her year of death (21 A.D.). Since there is no year 0 in the Gregorian calendar, subtracting 70 from 21 A.D. gives 49 B.C. (21 - 70 = -49, which is 49 B.C.).

Solve. -Mariel the Magician Died in the Year 21 A.D. at at the Age