Question

Carley’s age is 3 more than twice than her sisters age which of the following expressions represents Carley’s age?

Answer 1

2x+3

Explanation:

double then x with an additional three

Answer 2

2x + 3

Explanation:

Framing algebraic expressions:

Let the age of Carley's sister = x years

Twice her sister's age means two times of x years. This is denoted by 2x.

3 more than 2x is denoted by 2x + 3.

Carley'age = 2x + 3