Question

John's age increased by 11 is 5 less than 5 times his age. How old is he? If x represents John's age, which of the following equations could be used to solve this problem?
x + 11 - 5 = 5x
x + 11 = 5x - 5
x + 11 = 5 - 5x

Answer 1

Answer:

x + 11= 5x - 5

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's, present age of John =x if age is increased by 11 yrs then age =x+11 but his age is less than the 5 times of current age hence his age will be x+11=5x-5

Answer 2

Answer:

x+11=5x-5

Step-by-step explanation:

Let John's age be x.

x+11(John's age is increased by 11)

=5x (5 times his age) - 5(is 5 times less)

Hence, x+11=5x-5