Question

Georgia is 7 years younger than 5 times the age of her daughter, Veronica. Veronica will be 14 in 6 years. Part A

Write and evaluate an expression to show Veronica’s age.

Enter the correct answers in the boxes.

Answer 1

Veronica's age now =8 years

Explanation:

Veronica's age now = x years

Georgia's age now = 5x - 7

Veronica age after 6 year = 14

x + 6 = 14

x = 14 - 6

x = 8 years