Question

Ethans dad is five years younger than four times Ethans age,a. Write an algebraic expression the represents the age of Ethan's dad

Answer 1

"4a - 5"

Explanation:

Four times ethan's age means 4 * a

His dad is 5 years younger than "4 * a", so subtract 5 from that:

"4a-5"

This expression is Ethan's Dad's age.