Question

Clarissa is 14 years old. Her brother, Luis, is 4 years more her age. Write a numerical experssion that can be used to find Luis's age. Do not use an equal sign in the experssion or find Luis's age.

Answer 1

The numerical expression that can be used to find Luis's age is:

y = x + 4

y = 14 + 4

y = 18 years

Explanation:

Let us represent:

Clara's age = x

Luis's age = y

Clarissa is 14 years old. Her brother, Luis, is 4 years more her age.

Hence , the numerical expression that can be used to find Luis's age is:

y = x + 4

y = 14 + 4

Therefore, Luis's age is 18 years