In 11 years, John's age will be 5 less than 5 times his current age. How old is he?

If x represents John's current age, which of the following equations could be used to solve this problem?

a x + 11 = 5x - 5
b x + 11 - 5 = 5x
c x + 11 = 5 - 5x

x=4

Equation: x + 11 = 5x -5

x-x+11=5x-x-5

11 = 4x -5

11+5 = 4x -5+5

16 = 4x

16/4 = 4x/4

x = 4

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step-by-step explanation: examine the two-step equation.

−  

7

4

+  

x

4

= 2

which property of operations allows you to add the same constant term to both sides?

multiplication property of equality

division property of equality

addition property of equality

subtraction property of equality