Question

Age of $x$ exceeds the age of $y$ by 7yrs. This statement can be expressed as the linear equation as :

• A. $x+y+7=0$
• B. $x-y+7=0$
• C. $x-y-7=0$
• D. $x+y-7=0$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $x-y-7=0$

According to question,

$x-y=7$

$\Rightarrow$ $x-y-7=0$

So, option C is correct.