Question
Chloe's grandfather has a very old pet tortoise. He told Chloe that the tortoise was 56 years old when she was born 11 years ago. Chloe is amazed and wants to know how old the tortoise is now.
Which equation can Chloe use to find the tortoise's age t?
Solve this equation for t to find the tortoise's age.
years
Which equation can Chloe use to find the tortoise's age t?
Solve this equation for t to find the tortoise's age.
years
Answers
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Equation: t − 11 = 56 (the tortoise's age 11 years ago was 56).
Solve: t = 56 + 11 = 67.
The tortoise is 67 years old now.
Solve: t = 56 + 11 = 67.
The tortoise is 67 years old now.