Question

PLEASE HELP:

Algebra; writing and solving equations:

Moira is three years less than half her mother's age. Her mother is 76 years old. How old is Moira?

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Answer 1

x=moira y=mother

x=1/2y-3

x=1/2(76)-3

x=38-3

x=35

Moira is 35 years old.