Desmond is 5 inches taller than Niki. If we let w w represent Niki's height in inches, write an algebraic expression for Desmond's height.

Question

Desmond is 5 inches taller than Niki.

If we let ww represent Niki's height in inches, write an algebraic expression for Desmond's height.

Answer 1

If "w" represents Niki's height, the 5 inches more than that is "w + 5" so Desmond's height (in inches) is "w + 5"