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One third kaylees age increased by 12 is equal to twice her age decreased by 3

User CarlosZ
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×= Kaylee's age
1/3x+12=2x-3
1/3x+12=6/3x-3
15=5/3x
15×3/5=x
45/5=x
9= x
kaylee is 9
User MuhammadBassio
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1/3x + 12 = 2x - 3
1/3x = 2x - 15
-5/3x = -15
x = 9
Kaylee is 15
User Brian Luft
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