Question

Translate this sentence into a 2 step equation

The difference of Matt's age 16 and 71 is
Use the variable m to represent Matt's age.

Answer 1

Let m represnt matt's age

• Difference means their subtraction equals 61

`m - 17 = 61`

If we solve it further for m ~

`m = 61 + 17`

`m = 78`

Answer 2

Given sentence: The difference of Matt's age and 17 is 61.

Let's reread the sentence carefully.

The difference of Matt's age and 17 is 61.

• => Matt's age - 17 = 61
• => m - 17 = 61