WAEC Mathematics 2025 Question 3

Question 3

Linear and Simultaneous Equations

Ajoke will be 31 years in x years time. If Ajoke is 6 years older than Chioma, find an expression for Chioma's present age.

  1. A.25 − x
  2. B.31 + x
  3. C.25 + x
  4. D.31 − x
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (25 − x)

Explanation

Ajoke is now 31 − x years old, so Chioma is now 31 − x − 6 = 25 − x.