Question

Mrs. Foust wants to know Aziza’s age. She knows that Aziza is the middle child. Her sister, Capri, is 4 years older than Aziza, and her sister, Portia, is 5 years younger than Aziza. The sum of their ages is 38. Let a represent Aziza’s age. Which statements are true about this scenario? Check all that apply.

Answer 1

Answer:

The expression that represents Capri’s age is a + 4.

The expression that represents Portia’s age is a – 5.

Step-by-step explanation:

The expression that represents Capri's age is a + 4.

The expression that represents Portia's age is a -5.

To write an equation for this scenario, Capri's age needs to be equal to Portia’s age

The equation used to represent this scenario is a + a + 5 + 2 - 4 = 38.

Solving this equation will give Aziza's age.

Aziza'a age = a

Portia age = a - 5

Capri's age = 4 + a

a + a - 5 + 4 + a = 38