Yolanda's age is 5 years less than twice Marco's age. If Yolanda is 15 years old, how old is Marcus? Choose the answer below that is a viable solution to this problem.

Question

A .10 

B. 8

C. 5 

D.1

Answer 1

Hi Diamond H

A. 10 .

You can let Marcos age = x

Since Yolandas age is 5 less than twice Marcos age

Yolandas age = 2x - 5

Since we are given that Yolanda is 15 then

Yolanda age = 2x - 5 = 15

2x - 5 = 15

Solve this for x

2x = 15 + 5

2x = 20

x = 10

So Marco is 10

Hope this helps