Question

Luke is 5 years younger than 3 times Sydney’s age, s. In this situation, what does 3s represent?

Answer 1

Answer:

3s represents 3 times Sydney's age

Answer 2

L represents Luke's age.

S represents Sydney's age.

the equation is L = 3 * S - 5

this equations says that Luke's age is equal to 5 less than 3 * Sydney's age.

3 * Luke's age would be equal to 3 * L.

3 * Sydney's age would be equal to 3 * S.