Matt is 3 times as old as his brother Nick. Oscar is 5 years younger than Nick. Write an expression in simplest form that represents the sum (+) of their ages.

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Ste Prescott · Answer 1 · 2024-10-13T05:57:54+0000

Answer:

(4x - 5) years old

Explanation:

Nick = x years old

Matt = (3 x X)

=3x years old

Oscar = (x - 5) years old

total age = x + 3x + (x - 5)

= (4x - 5) years old