Question

frank is 5 years younger than twice the age of his cousin Alonso. Frank is 17 years old. Which equation could be used to determine a, alonzos age?

Answer 1

Hi there!

Your answer is:

17= 2A-5

Alonzo is 11

Explanation:

Frank=2A -5

Frank = 17

17= 2A-5

A = Alonzo's age

Alonzo's age is:

17= 2A-5

+5

22 = 2A

/2

11= A