ISEE Mathematics Achievement Question 1: Answer and Explanation

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1. Nate is n years old. If Blair is 6 years younger than Nate, which of the following gives Blair's age, in years?

  • A. 6 – n
  • B. n – 6
  • C. 6 + n
  • D.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

B

If Blair is 6 years younger than Nate, who is n, she is n – 6.

Plug in a value for n, such as n = 10. If Nate is 10, blair is 4. Only choice (B) yields 4 when you test 10.

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