Question

Kinsley's age is 7 years less than twice Jacob's age. If Kinsley is 13 years old, how old is Jacob? Choose the answer below that is a viable solution to this problem.

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A 5
B 10
C 1
D 2

Answer 1

10

Explanation:

Kinsey is 7 years less than twice Jacob's age. Let's call Jacob's age x. IF we call Jacob's age x, our equation can be 2x-7 = 13

2x - 7 = 13

2x = 20

x=10

Jacob is 10 years old.

Answer 2

10x2= 20 -7 =13 :answer is 10.

Explanation: