Question

Paula and Alisha are sisters. If p represents Paula´s age , and Alisha´s age is three less than 2 times Paula´s age , which expression represents Alisha´s age?

A. 3p - 2
B. (3-2)p
C. 3-2p
D. 2p-3

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Answer 1

Hello!

The expression that represents Alisha's age is D. 2p - 3

Explanation:

An expression is a "mathematical phrase" and expression D. is simply saying that if you mutliply Paula's age by 2 and subtract 3 from that, you will get Alisha's age, which is why this expression is correct!