Question

Y=2x-3

x=maggies age

y=likas age


which of these statements best describes the equation?

1. Lika's age is three more then twice maggies age

2. Likas age is two more then tripple maggies age

3. maggies age is two more thhen likas age times 3

4. likas age is three less then double maggies age

5. likas age is two less then tripple maggies age

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Answer 1

4. likas age is 3 less then double maggies age

Explanation:

lika age = 3 less then ×2 maggies age

lika age = -3 less then ×2 maggies age

lika = 2×x-3

check:

only 1 and four shows x2 of maggies age

but 1. is +3 more then ×2 maggies age, lika=2×x+3