Question
The sum of the ages of Diego and Carissa is 67 years. 11 years ago, Diego's age was 2 times Carissa's age. How old is Diego now?
Translate the given information into an equation using the variable x = current age of Diego. Your equation should contain 67, 2, and 11. Do not simplify your equation.
Translate the given information into an equation using the variable x = current age of Diego. Your equation should contain 67, 2, and 11. Do not simplify your equation.
Answers
Damon
C+D = 67 so C = 67 - D
(D-11) = 2 (C-11)
call D x
x-11 = 2(67-x -11)
(D-11) = 2 (C-11)
call D x
x-11 = 2(67-x -11)
Anonymous
thank you
is x=41
is x=41
Damon
well, it does not ask for x but
x - 11 = 134 - 2 x - 22
3 x = 123
x = 41
x - 11 = 134 - 2 x - 22
3 x = 123
x = 41
KING KONG
41