Question

Ike is five years older than his brother.

If Ike's age is represented by x, which of the following would represent his brother's age?please can some one help me

A.x + 5
B.5x
C.5 - x
D.x - 5

Answer 1

According to question

Ike's age = x

Ike's age - 5 = Brother's age

Brother's age = x-5

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Answer 2

Question :

Choose the correct option :

Ike is five years older than his brother. If Ike's age is represented by x, which of the following would represent his brother's age?

A. x + 5

B. 5x

C. 5 - x

D. x - 5

Answer :

The correct answer is Option D.x-5

Ike's brother's age would be x-5

Given :

Age of Ike = x

Ike is 5years older than his brother

To find :

Age of Ike's brother

Solution :

Since Ike is the elder brother and Ike' s brother is 5 years younger than him ,

Hence , Ike's brother's age could be represented by :

x-5

Therefore, age of Ike's brother would be x-5.

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