Question

Is this the right way to solve the word problem:
Tom is 8 yrs younger than twice Monica's age. x represents Monica's age
2x-8

Answer 1

Yep, looks good to me!

Answer 2

Correct! what is the question btw?

Answer 3

me too, Tom's age=2x-8.

Answer 4

Friends... Tom is two years Younger.... If monicas Age is x the Tom= 2x + 8 :D

Answer 5

In other words if monica is 8 yrs old, Tom is 16+8=24, come on , you know better than that.