Answer:
Actually, you have the correct answer. I think you are confused as to what the exact answer might be.
Answer:
$630.50
Step-by-step explanation:
What is the question from the assignments you need help with?
ANSWER IS 5
so
how many years ago=x
so
'in how many years ago (-x) was ethan 5 times older than son
40-x means ethan's age x years ago
12-x means son's age x years ago
so
ethan's age x years ago is 5 times as much as son's age 5 years ago
40-x=5(12-x)
distribute using a(b+c)=ab+ac
40-x=60-5x
add 5x
40+4x=60
subtract 40
4x=20
divide 4
x=5
ANSWER IS 5 years
