Question

Question 1 (3 points)

Which of these pairs of equations correctly fit the following statements?

John is 5 more than twice as old as Suzy. Their ages combined are 36 years. (Use J for John's age and S for Suzy's age.)

Question 1 options:

J - S = 36 ; J = 5 - 2S


J + S = 36 ; S = 2J - 5


J + S = 36 ; J = 5 + 2S


J + S = 36 ; J = 2S - 5

Answer 1

The third equation:

J + S = 36; J = 5 + 2S

And the second equation:

J + S = 36; S = 2J - 5

Hope this helps : )

Answer 2

Good evening ,

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Answer:

J + S = 36 ; S = 2J - 5

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Explanation:

John is 5 more than twice as old as Suzy ⇔ J = 5 + 2S

Their ages combined are 36 years ⇔ J + S = 36

So that’s it.

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