Question

Age of Richard five years ago was 2 years more than 7 times the age of Sam at that time. Express the statement in linear equation.

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the present age of Richard be x and Sam's present age be y

Five years ago

Richard's age=(x-5) yr

Sam's age = (y-5) yr

Now According to the question

(x-5)+2=7(y-5)

It is the required equation

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