Question

Amy is 5 years younger than Selina. if Selinas age can be represented by x, write an expression representing Amys age

A) 5x
B) 5-x
C) x-5
D) x+5

Answer 1

The answer is C) x-5 because you would have to subtract 5 from Selina's height to get to Amy's height.

Answer 2

Option (d) is correct.

Selina's age is written as x + 5

Explanation:

Given : Amy is 5 years younger than Selina. if Selina's age can be represented by x,

We have to write an expression representing Amy's age.

Since, x represent the Selina's age.

and also Amy is 5 years younger than Selina

that is Amy is 5 years smaller than Selina

So Selina is 5 year older than Amy

So, Selina's age is written as x + 5