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Jillian and Sara are sisters. Jillian is older than Sara by 3 years. Which of the following algebraic expressions could represent Jillian's age? 1. s-3 2. 3s 3. s+3 4. s/3 5. 3/s Which one is correct?
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Jillian and Sara are sisters. Jillian is older than Sara by 3 years.

Which of the following algebraic expressions could represent Jillian's age?

1. s-3

2. 3s

3. s+3

4. s/3

5. 3/s

Which one is correct?

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Answer:

Let's represent Jillian's age with j and Sara's with s.

  • j must be 3 more than s, so j = s+3
  • then s= j-3
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