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Solving Equations

Question 8 • *V* Algebra 2 S1

Translate the phrase “4 times as old as she was 33 years ago” into algebraic terms.

Answer
A
4x
B
4x – 33
C
4(x – 33)
D
x(33 – 4)

Explanation

Let x represent her current age. Her age 33 years ago was x − 33, and four times that age is 4(x − 33). So the correct choice is 4(x − 33).

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