Answer:
the correct answer is
The expression that represents Capri’s age is a + 4.
The expression that represents Portia’s age is a – 5.
Solving this equation will give Aziza’s age.
Step-by-step explanation:
Question:
Mrs. Foust wants to know
Aziza's age. She knows that Aziza is the middle child. Her sister, Capri, is 4 years older
than Aziza, and her sister, Portia, is 5 years younger than Aziza. The sum of their ages is 38. Let a represent Aziza's
age.
Which statements are true about this scenario? Check all that apply.
A. The expression that represents Capri's age is a + 4.
B. The expression that represents Portia's age is a -5.
C. To write an equation for this scenario, Capri's age needs to be equal to Portia’s age
D. The equation used to represent this scenario is a + a + 5 + 2 - 4 = 38.
E. Solving this equation will give Aziza's age.
Answer:
A, B, E
