What is Sue's age

Question

Sue's age is 12 yrs less than twice Jack's age. Let J be for Jack's age and S for Sue's age . Which equation represents Sue's age? S=2(12-J

                     

        S=2(J-12)

        

        S=2J- 12

      

Answer 1

Let us take it step by step:

 

If sue's age was the same as Jack's age, 

S= J 

 

If Sue's age was twice Jack's age, 

S= 2J

 

However, Sue's age is 12 less than 2x Jack's age so 

S = 2J - 12

 

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