Question

Matt is 3 times as old as his brother Nick. Oscar is 5 years younger than

Nick.

Write an expression in simplest form that represents the sum (+) of their
ages.

Answer 1

(4x - 5) years old

Explanation:

Nick = x years old

Matt = (3 x X)

=3x years old

Oscar = (x - 5) years old

total age = x + 3x + (x - 5)

= (4x - 5) years old