Question

In 2 years, Mark will be 1/2 the age of Alan. Alan is currently 28 years old. Which equation could be used to find Mark's current age (x)?

A. 1/2 (x + 2) = (28 + 2)
B. 1/2x + 2 = (28 + 2)
C. (x + 2) = 1/2 (28 + 2)
D. (x + 2) = 1/2 (28) + 2

Answer 1

C

Answer 2

Mark's age is x

in 2 years x+ 2

Allan's age 28 in to years 28 + 2

Mark will be 1/2 allan's

x + 2 = 1/2(28+2)

Answer 3

x+2=1/2(28+2) x=13