Question

Asim is 7 years old. His mother is 3 years less than 5 times his age. Write a numerical expression to represent his mother's age.

Answer 1

y = 5x - 3

Explanation:

Asim's age = x

Mother's age = y

y = 5x - 3

or y = 5x - 3

x = 7

y = 5(7) - 3

y = 35 - 3

y = 32