Let's call Karen's older sister's height "x" inches. According to the given information, Karen's height is 27 inches more than half her older sister's height.
Therefore, Karen's height is (1/2)x + 27 inches.
We are given that Karen's height is 59 inches. So, we can set up the equation:
59 = (1/2)x + 27
Now, let's solve for x.
Subtracting 27 from both sides of the equation:
59 - 27 = (1/2)x
32 = (1/2)x
Multiplying both sides by 2:
2 * 32 = 2 * (1/2)x
64 = x
Therefore, Karen's older sister is 64 inches tall.
Karen measured her height as 59 inches. That is 27 inches more than half her older sister’s height. How tall is her older sister?
it is not 32 so do not say 32
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