Question

Which equation best describes Tom’s age in the following: John is five years older than Tom.
John is eighteen years old.

a. 5t = 18

b. t + 5 = 18

c. 18 - t = 5

d. t / 5 = 18

Answer 1

t represents Tom's age in years, if we add on 5 years to Tom, we get Johns age of 18.

Answer 2

Although... b and c could technically be right o.O