SOLUTION: Tom is x years old. Lily is 5 years younger than Tom. Write down an expression, in terms of x, for Lily's age.

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Question 1132007: Tom is x years old.
Lily is 5 years younger than Tom.
Write down an expression, in terms of x, for Lily's age.

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Look at what the description literally tells.
TOM              x
LILY             x-5

Lily's age?

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