Question

Five years from now peters age will be 2+3 times his current age Identify the equation represent the situation

Answer 1

3x + 2 = x + 5.

Explanation:

Peter is currently x years old. In 5 years, his age will be x + 5. According to the prompt, Peter's age will be 2 + 3 times his current age, x, which can be represented as 2 + 3x. 2 + 3x is the same age as x + 5, so we can represent it as...

2 + 3x = x + 5

3x - x = 5 - 2

2x = 3

x = 1.5

This means that Peter is 1.5 years old.

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Answer 2

1.5 yrs

Explanation:

let the present age=x

x+5=2+3x

3x-x=5-2

2x=3

x=3/2=1.5 years