Jonathan's age is one-third Belinda's age now. In 12 years, Belinda will be m years old. a) Write an algebraic expression to represent Belinda's age now. b) Write an algebraic expression to represent Jonathan's age 5 years from now. c) If m = 36, what will Jonathan's age be 5 years from now? d) Explain how you found the answers.

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Jewel Gates

Mathematics

7 October, 08:16

Jonathan's age is one-third Belinda's age now. In 12 years, Belinda will be m years old. a) Write an algebraic expression to represent Belinda's age now. b) Write an algebraic expression to represent Jonathan's age 5 years from now. c) If m = 36, what will Jonathan's age be 5 years from now? d) Explain how you found the answers.

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Troy Welch · Answer 1

A) Jon = 1/3 Belinda

J=1/3 B

so 3J is the algebraic expression that represents Belinda

b) J=1/3 B

1/3B + 5

c) B+12=m

B+12=36

B=24

Jon=1/3B now

so J=1/3B + 5

J = 1/3 (24) + 5

J=8+5

J=13

d) explained as I went along