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Mayne is 28 years old. She is 12 years older than 2/3 of Laurels age. Which equation can be used to find Laurels age, a?

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Answer:

B. ⅔a + 12 = 28

Explanation:

Here are the options to this question

) ⅔ + 12a = 28

b) ⅔a + 12 = 28

c) ⅔a + 12a = 28

d) -⅔a + 12 = 28​

Mayne's age can be represented with this equation =

28 = 12 + 2/3a

where a = laurels age

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