Question

Write the given sentence as an equation. Tim's age in 7 years will be three times what it was 19 years ago.

Answer 1

You must first define your variable.

let Jim's present age be x

" Tim's age in 7 years will be three times what it was 19 years ago."
----> x+7 = 3(x-19)

Answer 2

The linear function graphed below represents Tim’s age in the years since he was married. Which of these statements is correct?

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The initial value is 22, and the rate of change is 1.
The initial value is 22, and the rate of change is 15.
The initial value is 32, and the rate of change is 1.
The initial value is 32, and the rate of change is 15.

Answer 3

The initial value is 22, and the rate of change is 1.
The initial value is 22, and the rate of change is 15.
The initial value is 32, and the rate of change is 1.
The initial value is 32, and the rate of change is 15.