Question

Francis is 9 years older than Vincent. Francis is 17 years old. Let v represent how old Vincent is.

Which equation shows an equality between two different ways of expressing how old Francis is?
A. v + 9 = 17
B. v – 9 = 17
C. v x 9 = 17
D. v/9=17

Answer 1

its b because since vincent is 9 years younger so just subtract 9 from the age and voila