Which is an everyday situation for the math expression with the context provided?

14 - g; comparing people's ages

A.

Jack is 14. Maura is g years younger than Jack. Jack's age is represented by 14 - g.

B.

Jack is 14. Maura is g years younger than Jack. Maura's age is represented by 14 - g.

C.

Jack is 14. Maura is g years older than Jack. Maura's age is represented by 14 - g.

D.

Jack's age is g. Maura is 14 years younger than Jack. Maura's age is represented by 14 - g

Question

Mathematics

Deborah Strickland

18 August, 12:27

Which is an everyday situation for the math expression with the context provided?

14 - g; comparing people's ages

A.

Jack is 14. Maura is g years younger than Jack. Jack's age is represented by 14 - g.

B.

Jack is 14. Maura is g years younger than Jack. Maura's age is represented by 14 - g.

C.

Jack is 14. Maura is g years older than Jack. Maura's age is represented by 14 - g.

D.

Jack's age is g. Maura is 14 years younger than Jack. Maura's age is represented by 14 - g

+2

Answers (1)

Know the Answer?

Major · Answer 1

Jack's age is 14, so his age can't be 14 - g

Mara's age is 14 - g, which means she is g years young than Jack (not older because if she was older, you would need to add not subract)

The answer is B.