Question

Erica is y years old now. 1. represent her age 5 years from now. A. y+5 B. 5+y C. y-8 D. x+9 2. Represent her age 2 years ago. A. y+2 B. y-2 C. yx2 D. y+2

Answer 1

SOLUTION

TO CHOOSE THE CORRECT OPTION

Erica is y years old now.

1. represent her age 5 years from now.

A. y+5

B. 5+y

C. y-8

D. x+9

2. Represent her age 2 years ago.

A. y+2

B. y-2

C. y × 2

D. y+2

EVALUATION

1. Here it is given that Erica is y years old now

Now in order to find the age of Erica 5 years from now

Then we have to add 5 years with her present age

So the required age of Erica 5 years from now

= y + 5 years

Hence the correct option are

A. y + 5

B. 5 + y

2. Here it is given that Erica is y years old now

Now in order to find the age of Erica 2 years ago

Then we have to subtract 2 years from her present age

So the required age of Erica 2 years ago

= y - 2 years

Hence the correct option is B. y - 2

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