Question

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

16 – y; comparing people's ages

A.
Jeff is 16. Maria is y years younger than Jeff. Maria's age is represented by 16 – y.

B.
Jeff is 16. Maria is y years older than Jeff. Maria's age is represented by 16 – y.

C.
Jeff's age is y. Maria is 16 years older than Jeff. Maria's age is represented by 16 – y.

D.
Jeff's age is y. Maria is 16 years younger than Jeff. Maria's age is represented by 16 – y.

Answer 1

hi joelie

Answer 2

HEY RIAN!!

Answer 3

A.

16 - y

B.

16 + y

C.

y + 16

D.

y - 16

Answer 4

A

Answer 5

So which answer is it? @rianiscool

Answer 6

a

Answer 7

ITS B??

Answer 8

You want to find 16 - y..so the answer is A. @rianiscool

You're correct!

Answer 9

thank you

Answer 10

SEE I WAS RIGHT THE FIRST TIME

Answer 11

No, B is 16 + y, not 16 - y. @joelie_gay112

Answer 12

so it is b

Answer 13

No, B is 16 + y.

You want to find 16 - y.

So the answer is A.

Answer 14

ok thank you that was confusing