Question

Age of X exceeds age y by 5 years express this statement as a linear equation

Answer 1

In context to questions asked,

We have to express the given statement in form of linear equation.

As per questions,

Age of X exceeds age y by 5 years

So, let the age of y = a

So, age of X will be = a+5

So, we can write it as,

$y = x + 5 \\ a = a + 5$