Andrew S.
asked • 11/14/18Sam is 5 years younger than 3 times Toms age. If Sam is 28, how old is Tom?
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Lauren H. answered • 11/15/18
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s = 3t - 5
Let s = 28
28 = 3t -5
33 = 3t
t = 11
Ty D. answered • 11/15/18
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Sam = 3 x Tom - 5
28 = 3 x Tom - 5
33 = 3 x Tom
Tom = 33 ÷ 3 = 11
Tom is 11 years old.
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Ty D.
I answered your other post of this question, check it out :)11/15/18