Twice Jack's age plus 5 is 21. Write and solve an equation. How old is Jack? A) 8 B) 13 C) 32 D) 52

A - 8

Step-by-step explanation:

(21-5) / 2

16/2 = 8

Answer: Jack is 8 years old (option A)

Step-by-step explanation:

Hi, to answer this question we have to write an equation using the information given:

Twice Jack's age plus 5 is 21

Twice : Means that the age of jack (j) is multiplied by 2 (2j),

Plus 5: we have to add 5 (2j+5).

Is 21: all is equal to 21.

Mathematically speaking:

2j + 5 = 21

Solving:

2j = 21-5

2j = 16

j = 16/2

j=8

Option A). 8

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