Question

Liza’s age is two more than thrice the age of her younger sister.if her sister is 5 years old, how old is Liza?

Answer 1

17 years old.

Explanation:

sisters age:5

5×3+2=17.

Answer 2

Liza is 17 years old.

Explanation:

Ley 'x' be the age of Liza's younger sister

• As Liza’s age is two more than thrice the age of her younger sister

so the equation of Liza's age will be:

Liza's age = 3x+2

As x = 5 years is Liza's younger sister age

so

Liza's age = 3(5)+2

= 15+2

= 17 years

Therefore, Liza is 17 years old.