Question

write an algebraic expression for these situations.


1) Scott's brother is 2 years younger than Scott


2)the sum of two numbers is 12


3)the difference between two numbers is 5​

Answer 1

Let Scott’s age be x and Scott’s brother age be y
1) y=x-2
2)x+y=12
3)x-y=5

Answer 2

Answer:

1) x=2-y

2)x+y=12

3)x-y =5