Question

Five added to twice Erik’s age is the
same as 3 times his age minus 2.
How old is Erik?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Erik's age let be x

5 +2x = 3x -2

solve this for x

Answer 3

ok then so the first thing that you have to do is multiply 7 and 2 then you do that minus 3 which eaquals 7

Answer 4

@Laylalyssa any idea here pls ? ty

Answer 5

\(\color{#0cbb34}{\text{Originally Posted by}}\) @xxDeppressionxx
ok then so the first thing that you have to do is multiply 7 and 2 then you do that minus 3 which eaquals 7
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but u didnt do subtraction right lol


7 x 2= 14

14-3= 11

how did u get 7 bro?

Answer 6

i meant 11

Answer 7

\(\color{#0cbb34}{\text{Originally Posted by}}\) @jhonyy9
Erik's age let be x

5 +2x = 3x -2

solve this for x
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just solve this equation for x

Answer 8

7 • 2 = 14 - 3 = 11

Answer 9

alright ;)

Answer 10

Five added to twice Erik’s age is the
same as 3 times his age minus 2.

how you get this 7 ? from where ?

Answer 11

Erik's age note an x
twice Erik's age is 2x
five added to twice Erik's age is 5 +2x
3 times his age mean 3x minus 2 is 3x-2

so we have

5 +2x = 3x -2 solve this for x

Answer 12

questions ? this is so easy !!! just you need solve this equation for x ...