The expression for (r-s)(x) is found by subtracting s from r. That difference is

. The expression for (r+s)(x) is found by adding them, which is

. Now we are told to evaluate (r*s)(x) which means they want us to multiply those and state the "new" expression that results.

. There you go!
The correct answer would be that Carl is 4 years old. If John is 20 years older than Carl, that would make him 24. 24 + 4 = 28 years. Therefore, Carl must be 4 years old.
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I think the answer is 7.5, because of this equation: 2x-5=10
B. Compare independent variables