Let x = Meg's age
According to the problem, Jill is 2 years younger than Meg:
Let x - 2 = Jill's age
And it was also said that Beth is half as old as Meg:
Let (1/2)x = Beth's age
Jill, Meg, and Beth are sisters. Jill is 2 years younger than Meg. Beth is half as old as Meg. Use the same variable to write three algebraic expressions based on this situation. Tell what the variable represents and what each expression represents.
2 answers
x - 2= Meg
(1/2)x = Beth
(1/2)x = Beth