Karen measured her height is 59 inches that is 27 inches more than half her older sister’s height. How tall is her older sister

Answer 1

Let's solve this step by step.

Let's assume the height of Karen's older sister is "x" inches.
According to the problem, Karen's height is 59 inches, which is 27 inches more than half her older sister’s height.

So, half of Karen's older sister's height is (x/2) inches.

According to the problem, Karen's height is 27 inches more than half her older sister’s height.

Therefore, the equation becomes:
(x/2) + 27 = 59

Now, subtract 27 from both sides of the equation:
(x/2) = 59 - 27
(x/2) = 32

Multiply both sides by 2:
x = 2 * 32
x = 64

Therefore, Karen's older sister is 64 inches tall.

Answer 2

Maria opens a savings account with $50 and then saves $19 each week. How many weeks will it take for her account to reach $259? Represent this problem with an equation in the form px + a = r.