Question

Katherine is 35, which is 5 years less than twice fred's age. how old is fred? if f represents fred's age, which equation would you use to solve this problem?

a. 2f 5 = 35
b. 2f - 5 = 35
c. 35 - 5 = 2f
d. f 5 = 2(30)

Answer 1

2f - 5 = 35

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Your answer would be B, 2f - 5 = 35