Question

Eric is twice as tall as his little brother Kevin. Kevin is also three feet shorter than Eric. If we let E=Eric's height and let K= Kevin's height, translate these two sentences into 2 equations.

Answer 1

The 2 equations are E = 2K and K = E-3

Explanation:

Let the height of Eric be E

Let the height of Kevin be K

Eric is twice as tall as his little brother Kevin

E = 2K

Kevin is also three feet shorter than Eric

K = E-3

The 2 equations are E = 2K and K = E-3