Question 1069933: Shane is 121 years old. Alma is 41 years old. How many years ago was Shane"s age 5 times Alma's Age? A.Translate the given information into an equation using the variable x=how many years ago Shane's age was 5 times Alma's age. Your equation should contain 121, 41,and 5. Do not simplify your equation. B. Shane's age was 5 times Alma's age ______ years ago.
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You can put this solution on YOUR website! Shane is 121 years old. Alma is 41 years old. How many years ago was Shane"s age 5 times Alma's Age?
A.Translate the given information into an equation using the variable x=how many years ago Shane's age was 5 times Alma's age.
Your equation should contain 121, 41,and 5. Do not simplify your equation.
121 - x = 5(41 - x)
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B. Shane's age was 5 times Alma's age ______ years ago.
121 - x = 5(41 - x)
121 - x = 205 - 5x
-x + 5x = 205 - 121
4x = 84
x = 84/4
x = 21 yrs ago
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See if that checks out
121 - 21 = 5(41 - 21)
100 = 5(20)
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