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

5 T equals eighteen

t plus 5 equals eighteen

eighteen minus t equals 5

T divided by 5 equals eighteen

Question

Which equation best describes Tom’s age in the following: John is five years older than Tom. 
John is eighteen years old. 

 5 T equals eighteen 

 t plus 5 equals eighteen 

 eighteen minus t equals 5 

 T divided by 5 equals eighteen

anonymous · Answer

t + 5 = 18

texaschic101 · Answer

j = t + 5
j = 18

18 = t + 5
18 - 5 = t
13 = t

I agree...18 = t + 5 (and tom is 13)