Directions: Read and analyze each problem. Express your answer in algebraic expression or equation.
1. Rico is x years old now, represent his age 5 years from now. *
2. Albert is p years old now. Express his age 2 years from now. *
3. Express in equation the cost of 15 liters of paint, if m pesos per liter is₱ 1800.00. *
4. There are 56 pupils in a class. Thirty-six of them joined the field trip. Write an equation to find the number of pupils who did not join the field trip. *
5. Sarah weighed y kilograms. Express her weight after she gained 3.5 kilograms.
Answers & Comments
1. Rico's age = x+5
2. Albert's age = yt2
3. 1800 x 15 = 27,000
4. 56-36=20
5. y + 3.5 = Sarah's weight