Question

Alex is $5$ years younger than Michael. If Michael's present age is $3p$ years, then which of the following represents the algebraic expression for Alex's present age (in years)?

• A. $5p-3$
• B. $3p+5$
• C. $3p-5$
• D. $5p+3$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $3p-5$

$\underset{–}{\text{Given:}}$

• Michael's present age $=3p$
• Alex is $5$ years younger than Michael.

$\underset{–}{\text{Need to Find:}}$ Alex's present age.

$\text{Alex's present age}=\text{Michael's present age}-5$
$=3p-5$

As a result, algebraic expression for Alex's present age is $3p-5.$

Therefore, option (c.) is the correct choice.