Question

Identify the corresponding word problem given the equation: x + 5 = 15 A) Billy is ten years older than his sister, Jenny. If Billy is 15 years old, how old is Jenny? B) Billy is five years older than his sister, Jenny. If Jenny is 15 years old, how old is Jenny? C) Billy is five years older than his sister, Jenny. If Billy is 15 years old, how old is Jenny? D) Billy is fifteen years older than his sister, Jenny. If Billy is 20 years old, how old is Jenny?

Answer 1

Its C 
Billy is 5 years older so if Jenny is x years old then x + 5 = 15.