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?

Answer 1

17 = v + 9

Explanation:

v = Vincent's age

Francis is 9 years older than Vincent.

Let f = Francis' age

f = v + 9

Francis is 17 years old.

17 = v + 9