Question

Which equation represents this problem? HELP ASAP! :(

Carol's age is three more than two times Lindsay's age. Carol is 39 years old. How old is Lindsay?


Let l = Lindsay's age in years.


A) 2l–3=39


B)2l + 3 = 39


C)3l + 2 = 39


D)3l–2=39

Answer 1

B, 2I + 3 = 39

Explanation:

work backwards first, so 39 minus 3 is 36, divided by two is 13.