Question

Fitz is x years old. If Fiona's is 3years younger than twice Fitz's age, what expression describes Fiona's age in terms of x ?

Answer 1

(2x - 3) years

Explanation:

Fitz is x years old.

Let us represent:

Fiona's age = y years old

If Fiona's is 3years younger than twice Fitz's age.

y = 2 × x - 3

y = 2x - 3

Therefore, the expression that describes Fiona's age in terms of x is

(2x - 3)years