Question

Learning Task 2: If a represents Arkin’s present age, how would you express each of the following in terms of variable a? Write the answer in your notebook.

1. Arkin’s age 5 years ago
2. Thrice Arkin’s age
3. His age after 4 years
4. Two-thirds his present age
5. Twice his age after 3 years

Answer 1

1. a - 5 years

2. a × 3 =3a years

3. a + 4 years

4. 2|3×a = 2a|3 years

5. 2×a+3 = 2a+3 years