Eric is taller than his son Mike.

Question

Eric is 6 inches less than twice Mikes height,h. Write an expression for the difference in Erics and Mikes height in terms of h. 

Answer 1

Let h = Mike's height

Let 2h-6 = Eric's height

 

Mike's height - Eric's height =

h - (2h-6) = h - 2h + 6 = -h + 6

  or     6 - h