Question

Arleta is 2 years younger than Josh, and Josh is 5 years older than Monica, who is 9 years old. Which expression

could you use to find Arleta's age?
A (9+5+2) B (2+9-5) C (9-5+2)
D (9+5-2)? Please

Answer 1

D (9+5-2)

Explanation:

Monica is 9 years old, Josh is 5 years older -> 9 +5 is Josh's age

We also know that Arleta is 2 years younger than Josh -> 9+5 -2

Therefore Arleta (9+5-2) years old