Question

If the difference between two consecutive numbers is 34 and one number is x, then the equation can be written as

A) x - (x+1) = 34

B) x + (x+2) = 34

C) x + x = 34

D) none of these



39. Five years ago my age was x years, then what was my age 10 years ago?

A) x + 7

B) x - 2 - 5

C) x - 5

D) x - 3




40. How old will I be after 10 years, if my age before 20 years was ‘x’ years?

A) x + 20

B) x - 20

C) x + 30

D) x - 10

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Answer 1

38.x-(x×1) = 34

39.x-3

40.Age before 10 years is given= x

Present age= x+10 years

Age after 10 years= 10+ present age

= 10+(x+10)

= x+20 years

Therefore age will be after 10 years= x+20

Answer 2

Answer:

38) D) none of these

39) C) x - 5

40) C) x + 30