Question

Max is x years old. Six years ago he was two less than ten years old. How old is Max?

Answer 1

Answer:

14 years old

Step-by-step explanation:

1) Evaluate

Max = x

6 - 2

10 years

2) Solve

The question states max being 2 years less than 10, 6 years ago. This means Max was 8 years, 6 years ago. Add 8 to 6, it results in 14.

3) Conclusion

x = 14

Max is 14 years old.

Answer 2

10-2 = 8

8+6=14

Max is 14 years old

I hope this helps