Question

Ike is five years older than his brother. If Ike's age is represented by x, which of the following would represent his brother's age? A) x + 5 B) 5x C) 5 - x D) x - 5

Answer 1

The answer is D) x - 5

This is the answer because Ike is 5 years older than his brother and to find out his brothers ages when Ike is x would make it x - 5

Answer 2

The answer is D) x-5

Explanation:

Because if Ike is 5 years older than his brother and Ike's age is represented by the x and his brother the 5, then it would be Ike minus his brothers age.