Question

Ryan is X years old. Two times his age plus fifteen equals thirty-seven minus two. ( 2X + 15=37 - 2) Write an equation showing how old Ryan is. Solve it fi you can and show your work. 10X - 8 = 9X + 8 solve and show your work

Answer 1

1) 10

2) 16

Explanation:

1) 2x+15=37-2

2x+15=35

2x=35-15

2x=20

2 2

x=10

2)10x-8=9x+8

10x-9x=8+8

x=16

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