Question

Jonathan is 5 years older than his brother Chase. The sum of Chase's age and three times Jonathan's age is 55. Which equations can be used to determine Chase's age, c?

Answer 1

The answer is D.

Explanation:

Johnathan is 5 years older (+5)

The sum of Chase's age is three times (x 3)

Johnathon's age is ( =55)

Therefore (3*c+5=55)

c= chase's age

Answer 2

Answer: The correct answer is D

Explanation:

Jonathan is 5 year older is saying that he is + 5 years older. The sum of Chase's age and three time Jonathan's age is just 3c because 3c is just 3 times c and sum is another term for equals. You also don't know chase's age so that's why C is a variable for chase