Question

Phil’s age is 7 years more than times Peter’s age. Also, 4 times Phil’s age is 2 years less than twice Peter’s age. If x is Peter’s age in years, identify the equation that represents this situation and identify the solution to the equation

Answer 1

simultaneous equations

Explanation:

phils age =7x

Peter age=x

scenario 2

phils age = 4(7x)

Peter age= 2x-2

`7x + x = 4(7x) + 2x - 2`