Sarah's age is five less than twice her sister's age. Sarah is fifteen years old.

Which equation could you use to solve for the age of Sarah's sister?

2x - 5 = 15

2 (15) - 5 = x

15 = 5 - 2x

15 - 5 = 2x

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Guillermo Huang

25 June, 10:13

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Kaleigh Roberson · Answer 1

Let her sisters age be x.

=>sister ... x

Sarah.

twice x=2x. then less than 5

=> (2x-5)

if Sarah = 15 years

by substation, 2x-5=15

Braxton Dickson · Answer 2

Braxton Dickson 25 June, 12:39

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The first one would be correct

Sarah's age is five less than twice her sister's age. Sarah is fifteen years old.Which equation could you use to solve for the age of Sarah's sister?2x - 5 = 152 (15) - 5 = x15 = 5 - 2x15 - 5 = 2x